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Close to 22 million Americans have already given the Biden-Harris Administration the information to be considered for life-changing student debt relief.
Apply today at StudentAid.gov.
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BOO! 👻 Don’t let the PSLF deadline (10/31) sneak up on you. Find out if you’re eligible TODAY
👉studentaid.gov/pslf/ #Halloween
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ED has launched the application for federal student loan debt relief: studentaid.gov/debt-relief/ap
Here are five things you should know before you fill it out 🧵⬇️
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The White House Student Loan Debt Relief Application is LIVE!
APPLY NOW!
LINK: studentaid.gov/debt-relief/ap
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The guidance now says, "As of Sept. 29, 2022, borrowers with federal student loans not held by ED cannot obtain one-time debt relief by consolidating those loans into Direct Loans."
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness borrowers!
Don't miss your time-limited opportunity to get credit for student loan payments that previously didn't count for PSLF.
Visit StudentAid.gov/PSLFWaiver to learn more. #MondayMotivation
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Key #StateOfTheStudentVote post from !
3 things *every* higher ed leader should do to support the #StudentVote!
1. Make Voting and Registration Easy
2. Make a Public Pledge
3. Teach Civic Engagement in classrooms
Spread the word!
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Attention Public Service Loan Forgiveness borrowers! For a limited time, you may receive credit for past loan payments that wouldn’t otherwise qualify for PSLF. Take advantage by October 31, 2022: studentaid.gov/announcements- studentaid.gov/PSLFWaiver
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness borrowers: Now through October 31, 2022, you may be able to receive credit for student loan payments that previously did not qualify for PSLF. Learn more & submit your PSLF application: StudentAid.gov/PSLFWaiver
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Nonpartisan student voting groups play a key role in institutionalizing nonpartisan democratic engagement and in increasing student voting rates at colleges and universities on.forbes.com/6010MuZAE Sponsored by
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TWO WEEKS! 🤯
Where did the time go? It feels like just yesterday when we were all hypnotized by Kate Bush, everyone was trying desperately to pull off Maverick-style aviators, AND we officially launched the 2022 #NationalVoterRegistrationDay season!
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Federal student loan borrowers: Here’s everything you should know about time-limited changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (#PSLF) Program, and what it means for you based on the type of loans you have:
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Do you qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness? Use 's #PSLF Help Tool to determine whether you work for a qualifying employer & find out ways you can become eligible for PSLF: studentaid.gov/pslf/ #WednesdayWisdom
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The U.S. Department of Education announced it will discharge all remaining federal student loans for borrowers who enrolled in Westwood College between Jan. 1, 2002, and Nov. 17, 2015.
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A recent poll has found that the federal student loan payment pause helped struggling borrowers pay daily living expenses and other debts.
diverseeducation.com/news-roundup/a
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Stay alert & avoid scams! ⚠️
Your loan servicer is the only person you should talk to about your federal student loans.
For more information about avoiding student aid, #PSLF, and loan cancelation scams, please visit: studentaid.gov/resources/scams
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Nearly all Pell Grant recipients come from families with incomes of $60,000 or less. Like we promised, our Administration’s student loan debt plan will help up to 27 million Pell Grant recipients – helping those who need it the most.
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This week, I spoke with Victoria and Daria, two Pell Grant recipients who are eligible for up to $20,000 in student loans forgiven because of my Administration's plan.
This relief means breathing room for Americans to build a better future for themselves and their families.
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Attention Public Service Loan Forgiveness borrowers! For a limited time, you may receive credit for past loan payments that wouldn’t otherwise qualify for PSLF. Take advantage by October 31, 2022: studentaid.gov/announcements- studentaid.gov/PSLFWaiver
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"At this moment when we’re looking at our democracy harder and talking about what to do to sustain it, it’s a good time to be talking about how we can welcome a broad group of young people into our democratic processes.”
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🗳️ Are you ready for the upcoming election? Because we are, and we want to make sure you’re #VoteReady too! Start today by checking your ballot today & tagging a friend!
👉 acti.vote/tw
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September is Voter Registration Month, which officially kicks off #CivicHoliday season! We can't wait to ensure our community is #VoteReady with our friends !
Join us all month: civicholidays.org/partner/
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If you received Teacher Loan Forgiveness, the period of service that led to your eligibility can count toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Submit your #PSLF application by October 31, 2022 to take advantage: StudentAid.gov/PSLFWaiver #PSLFWorks
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#ICYMI:
➡️ Up to $10K in federal student loans cancelled based on income
➡️ Up to an additional $10K cancelled if you received Pell Grants
➡️ Student loan payment pause extended through 12/31/2022
Subscribe to email updates for the latest information: ed.gov/subscriptions
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The correct link, by the way, is studentaid.gov/app/launchCons
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Hey there will be a massive wave of federal student loan borrowers consolidating over the next few weeks for cancelation and PSLF. How about not misleading them by burying the right link with ads that actually lead to privatization?
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There are roughly 27M Pell Grant recipients earning less than $125,000 a year, who will be eligible for $20,000 in relief – thanks to ' student debt relief plan. This targeted debt relief is focused on helping those who need it the most.
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Wondering if your federal student loans qualify for cancelation? Undergrad loans, grad loans, spousal loans, and parent PLUS/grad PLUS loans are all eligible! Get the latest information at StudentAid.gov/DebtRelief
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BREAKING NEWS: The Department of Education will provide up to $20,000 in targeted student debt cancellation to borrowers with loans held by the Department, ensuring that borrowers are not worse off financially due to the pandemic. ed.gov/news/press-rel [🧵 1/7 ]
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The United States Student Association’s Student Town Hall is happening tomorrow, September 9th 7:00-8:30 PM ET! Register for the town hall below. Hope to see you there!
Registration: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…
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Are you a current student who wants to help lead the national student movement and build student power? Join the United States Student Association Foundation’s Student Town Hall September 9th 7:00-8:30 PM ET
Registration: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist
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✅PSLF: 98% denial rate
✅The program created to fix #PSLF: 97% denial rate
The system is broken. It’s time for to count the service for ALL public service workers & deliver promised debt relief.
Share your story: bit.ly/3Bsb67T
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Hundreds of thousands of nurses, teachers & others on the frontlines during #COVID have been denied #PSLF. Now is the time to share your story & tell to eliminate student debt for all borrowers with 10+ years in public service. bit.ly/3Bsb67T
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Are you a current or recent student with a passion for direct action organizing? Apply to be a USSA GROW Trainer today! The training is no cost. Participants will be paid per training after they complete the program. Apply by June 25th!
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Are you a current or recent student with a passion for direct action organizing? Apply to be a USSA GROW Trainer today! The training is no cost. Participants will be paid per training after they complete the program. Apply by June 25th!
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Are you a current or recent student with a passion for direct action organizing? Apply to be a USSA GROW Trainer today! The training is no cost. Participants will be paid per training after they complete the program. Apply by June 25th!
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