Hillside Islamic Center Educational Partnership Fund

Invest in Education. End Riba. Build Our Future.

Education should never come at the cost of riba.

The Hillside Islamic Center Educational Partnership Fund, in partnership with A Continuous Charity (ACC), was created to support students in our community through interest-free (Qard Hasan) educational loans. This fund allows students to pursue higher education without compromising their values or their faith.

Across the country, Muslim students are being forced into interest-based debt just to access education. Through this EPF, Hillside Islamic Center is taking a stand by investing directly in students and creating lasting, community-powered impact.

When you donate to the HIC Educational Partnership Fund, your contribution becomes Sadaqah Jariyah—a continuous charity that:

• Helps students pay for tuition, books, housing, and essential educational costs
• Circulates as students repay their loans, allowing your donation to help student after student
• Strengthens our community by producing educated, ethical, and service-driven leaders

This is not a one-time gift. It is a legacy of opportunity.

Apply for Support

Students from the Hillside Islamic Center community who are applying for an ACC educational loan must apply online and use the EPF code provided by HIC. This ensures applications are correctly connected to the Hillside Islamic Center Educational Partnership Fund.

Give Today. Change Lives Tomorrow.

Your donation keeps this fund growing, accessible, and sustainable. Together, we can break the cycle of riba, uplift our students, and invest in the future of our community.

Give with intention. Give with impact. Give through the Hillside Islamic Center Educational Partnership Fund.