Banking for the education sector

You help students meet their full potential.

We’ll help your school do it, too.

Partner with us to manage your future growth.

Academic and technological advances provide constantly changing opportunities for K-12 independent schools and higher education. We’ve supported schools for more than 100 years—and have the industry knowledge and financial expertise to support your school in debt capital, treasury, risk management, and investments.

Our local bankers, partnered with our industry specialists, will help you evaluate strategies so your school meets its long-term growth plans and aspirations.

Areas of focus

  • Public and private higher education, including direct support organizations
  • Independent K-12 schools
  • Charter schools

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Transactions

$225,000,000

Texas Higher Education Institution 

Senior Credit Facilities

$52,000,000

Tennessee Charter School

Senior Credit Facilities
Full Treasury

$81,000,000

Georgia Private K-12

Tax Exempt Term Loan

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    Get in touch with an expert.

    We’ve got the expertise to take your school to the next level. Talk with our industry specialists today and gain the advantage of our full range of solutions.

    John Lynch, SVP
    Education Industry Specialist
    704-905-6965
    john.lynch@truist.com

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