PSLF Coalition

AccessLex Institute recently partnered with Equal Justice Works to further the goals of the PSLF Coalition. In her blog post, Logan Johnson, Ph.D., Policy Associate, touts the benefits of PSLF and discusses how our new partnership will strengthen the program through substantial improvements and intensified advocacy. Read it today! https://ow.ly/c3y750UOUn1

IDR processing has officially resumed for certain plans, says the Dept. of Ed. Here's where things stand.

"The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program has approved $465 million in relief for 6,100 additional borrowers, bringing the total to over $78.4 billion for 1.069 million public servants. This marks a dramatic increase from the mere 7,000 borrowers who had received PSLF relief at the start of the administration." #PSLF #studentdebtadvocacy

So many people are barred from entering careers in public service because of financial barriers, partly brought on by cumbersome student debt. Today, the Biden administration announced it would cancel that for additional tens of thousands of public servants under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. #PSLF is a crucial tool for ensuring community-minded individuals can afford to pursue public service careers. #studentdebtadvocacy

Register now for the final Public Service Loan Forgiveness (#PSLF) Coalition webinar of 2024 this Thursday, December 12 at 1 pm ET. In this first debrief since the election, we'll cover everything borrowers need to know — from the ongoing SAVE plan litigation to the current landscape of Income Driven Repayment plans. Join us: https://lnkd.in/ebywfYtQ #studentdebtadvocacy

Adam S. Minsky's latest piece outlines the current state of play on Income Driven Repayment plans and the impact on earning #PSLF, as well as the latest updates on PSLF employment certifications processing times. #studentdebtadvocacy Read more on Forbes:

Adam S. Minsky outlines the possible impacts to #PSLF in light of the presidential election. Read more here:

While the online application for income-driven repayment (IDR) plans is back, options remain limited. And while for most Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) borrowers it's wise to stay put, there are a few scenarios where it could be beneficial to move your student loans from the SAVE plan -- including if you're close to qualifying for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (#PSLF). Read more:?

On the heels of last week's announcement that the number of public service workers who have had their student loans cancelled reached over 1 million people, you don't want to miss this Wednesday's PSLF Coalition webinar! Join us for the latest updates and news on #PSLF. Visit our website to register ?? https://lnkd.in/ebywfYtQ

In a milestone moment for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), the Biden Administration announced today that more than one million public service professionals have achieved loan forgiveness through #PSLF. Public service professionals are essential to the safety, education, and health of communities across our country, and we applaud the Administration for taking action to attract and retain these professionals in public service.