Meritize
Financial ServicesTexas, United States11-50 Employees
Meritize is a Frisco, Texas-based financial services company that develops merit-based financing solutions and operates a technology platform linking learners and professionals with career-focused training programs. It aims to broaden access to credit by looking beyond traditional FICO scores, evaluating academic achievements, military service, and work history to inform loan options. The approach targets students and mid-career professionals seeking skills training, offering options that can be explored without impacting the borrower's credit score. Meritize positions itself within the education financing landscape as a provider that enhances credit evaluation rather than relying solely on conventional scoring. The company has formed partnerships with education providers, such as Washington Online Learning Institute, to offer funding options aligned with career-building programs.