--- title: Jurna | A New Way to Finance Education description: Jurna is making college education attainable. Our finance platform links students with investors, funding education on future outcomes, not credit scores. image: https://myjurna.com/hubfs/Low%20Res%20Web%20Pix/happy-joyful-friends-talking-laughing.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://myjurna.com/about#main-content) [![Orange swirl logo followed by white Jurna wordmark](https://myjurna.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jurna%20Logo%20White-3.png?width=283&height=75&name=Jurna%20Logo%20White-3.png)](https://myjurna.com/?hsLang=en-us) - [Student Funding](https://myjurna.com/student) - [Resource Guide](https://myjurna.com/blog) - [About Us](https://myjurna.com/about) - [Funded Support](https://myjurna.com/jurna-funding-repayment-support) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Student Funding](https://myjurna.com/student) - [Resource Guide](https://myjurna.com/blog) - [About Us](https://myjurna.com/about) - [Funded Support](https://myjurna.com/jurna-funding-repayment-support) - [Get Qualified](https://myjurna.com/startjurna) [Get Qualified](https://myjurna.com/startjurna?hsLang=en-us) # FUND THE FUTURE NOT THE PAST We are on a mission to finance education in a new way, a proprietary earnings based funding way.  A way that rewards driven students, not parent performance. We believe this way is the best way forward. [Reach Out](https://myjurna.com/contact?hsLang=en-us) ![college-students-different-ethnicities-cramming](https://myjurna.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Low%20Res%20Web%20Pix/college-students-different-ethnicities-cramming.jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=college-students-different-ethnicities-cramming.jpg "college-students-different-ethnicities-cramming") ![chart (1)](https://myjurna.com/hubfs/chart%20(1).png "chart (1)") ## EMPOWERING STUDENTS ![General\_Table\_AdobeStock\_125116512](https://myjurna.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Low%20Res%20Web%20Pix/General_Table_AdobeStock_125116512.jpg?width=2000&height=1313&name=General_Table_AdobeStock_125116512.jpg "General_Table_AdobeStock_125116512") ## JURNA: WHO WE ARE We are on a mission to make education more financially accessible and valuable to millions of Americans. Our platform connects [students](https://myjurna.com/student?hsLang=en-us) and [investors](https://myjurna.com/investors?hsLang=en-us) in a powerful ecosystem that empowers students to pursue their dreams without the burden of [overwhelming debt](https://myjurna.com/blog/student-loans-101?hsLang=en-us) while providing investors with attractive opportunities for positive social impact and financial growth. ## MARKET EVOLUTION Inspired by historical developments, we're not just part of positive change -- we're driving it. Our vision is to establish a new, robust funding option that broadens opportunities for students and investors and bolsters the national economy. Contact Us ## WHY JURNA STANDS OUT [Join Jurna](https://myjurna.com/contact?hsLang=en-us) ![Vector-icon](https://myjurna.com/hubfs/Vector-icon.svg "Vector-icon") ## EDUCATION EMPOWERMENT We strive to make value-driven education accessible, so students thrive in the ever-evolving global economy.   ![Vector-icon](https://myjurna.com/hubfs/Vector-icon.svg "Vector-icon") ## OUTCOME ALIGNMENT Earnings-based funding aligns student and education incentives.    ![Vector-icon](https://myjurna.com/hubfs/Vector-icon.svg "Vector-icon") ## COMMUNITY TRUST It's not just about creating systemic change in a broken student financing system; it's about helping everyday students maximize their value and guiding them toward long-term career success.  ![Vector-icon](https://myjurna.com/hubfs/Vector-icon.svg "Vector-icon") ## PLATFORM INNOVATION Jurna's platform streamlines the entire process, making it efficient and user-friendly, from funding to repayment. ## OUR TEAM ![Gus Sauter](https://myjurna.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Low%20Res%20Web%20Pix/Staff%20Images/Gus%20Sauter.jpg?width=134&height=134&name=Gus%20Sauter.jpg) ### George Sauter Co-Founder Chief Executive Officer and Director Former Chief Investment Officer of Vanguard; creator of new share class of mutual funds – traded as an ETF. Former Executive in Residence at University of Chicago Booth School of Business. ![Immanuel](https://myjurna.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Low%20Res%20Web%20Pix/Staff%20Images/Immanuel.jpg?width=134&height=134&name=Immanuel.jpg) ### Immanuel Thangaraj Co-Founder Chairman of Board and Director Managing Director of Park Lane Ventures; former Managing Director of Essex Woodlands. Former co-chair of the Council on Chicago Booth.   ![JIm](https://myjurna.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Low%20Res%20Web%20Pix/Staff%20Images/JIm.jpg?width=134&height=134&name=JIm.jpg) ### James Kapolas Co-Founder Operations Founding member of Lift HCM; founding partner of RPS/Advantage Payroll (acquired by Paychex); founding member of iSystems. ![BrandiConnolly](https://myjurna.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Low%20Res%20Web%20Pix/Staff%20Images/BrandiConnolly.jpg?width=134&height=134&name=BrandiConnolly.jpg) ### brandi connolly Commercial Former Head of Marketing, Sorenson, CSCI and USBC; Director Publicis Hawkeye.   #### Alignment of Outcomes   > ###### Our unique funding + services platform is designed to ensure that all participants -- students, investors, and the wider community -- benefit harmoniously from our initiatives. ## OUR CORE VALUES ## STUDENTS FIRST --- We're hyper-focused on the interests of students and recognize that the country's economic future depends on their individual success. --- ## DATA-DRIVEN --- We're using technology to optimize students' outcomes and drive transformational change in the education marketplace. --- ## TRANSPARENT --- We prioritize honesty and integrity, embedding trust as the cornerstone of our relationships. --- ## COLLABORATIVE --- Our hands-on approach connects everyone in the Jurna universe to maximize growth and value for all involved. --- ## Maximize YOUR FUTURE WITH JURNA Jurna believes in your future. Fund your education through Earnings Based Funding and unlock your true potential.  No credit score, co-signer.  We fund you in return for a fixed percentage of future income for a set period and include protections for low-income years and caps for high earners.    [Get Started](https://myjurna.com/qualify?hsLang=en-us) --- ![Component 1-2](https://myjurna.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Graphics/Component%201-2.png?width=162&height=40&name=Component%201-2.png "Component 1-2")   *Jurna is not a traditional lender. Funding is based on projected future income and is subject to eligibility. No credit score or co-signer required.* - Company - [About Us](https://myjurna.com/about) - [Students](https://myjurna.com/student) - [Applicant Login](https://www.campusdoor.com/Jurna/EarningsBasedFunding/Login.aspx) - [Investors](https://myjurna.com/investors) - Learn More - [Contact Us](https://myjurna.com/contact) - [FAQ](https://myjurna.com/faq) - [Funding Calculator](https://myjurna.com/funding-calculator) - Legal - [Terms & Conditions](https://myjurna.com/terms) - [Privacy Policy](https://myjurna.com/privacy) - [Funding Disclosures](https://myjurna.com/disclosure) - [Support](https://myjurna.com/jurna-funding-repayment-support) - [Status Update](https://myjurna.com/emmployment_registration) --- Jurna 2025  | PO BOX 982314, Park City UT 84098 Jurna is a brand extension of BRANDEMPOWER, INC., a registered Delaware Corporation     [Like us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576611263416) [Follow Us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/jurna) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/my.jurna) - Menu Item 1 - Sub-menu Item 1 - Another Item - Sub-menu Item 2 - Menu Item 2 - Yet Another Item - Menu Item 3 - Menu Item 4 --- [![Orange swirl logo followed by white Jurna wordmark](https://myjurna.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jurna%20Logo%20White-3.png?width=283&height=75&name=Jurna%20Logo%20White-3.png "Orange swirl logo followed by white Jurna wordmark")](https://myjurna.com?hsLang=en-us) 123 Waverly Pl., Boston, MA 02135 Copyright © 2026, Jurna