Teachers still have college debt forgiveness options
Teachers can still pursue college debt forgiveness, especially as college loan payments resume in October.
Members share their success with Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As the deadline approaches for expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), Hawaii State Teachers Association members have seen upwards of $114,000 of student debt forgiven.
Oahu elementary teacher will have student debt eliminated under Biden’s new plan
Jenifer Evans, a third-grade teacher at Hahaione Elementary School, will have her entire $19,000 student loan debt wiped clean thanks to President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan.
Attend HSTA’s free student debt seminars
The Hawaii State Teachers Association wants to help you reduce or even eliminate your student loan debt. Attend one of our upcoming free student debt seminars.
Maui teacher gets $105K in student loan debt forgiven under temporary federal waiver
Baldwin High School English teacher David Negaard, who had a total of $114,000 in student loan debt, recently had $105,000 of that debt forgiven, thanks to the U.S. Department of Education overhauling its long-dysfunctional Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
What you need to know about Public Service Loan Forgiveness
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Education announced a change to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program rules for a limited time as a result of the COVID-19 national emergency. Now, for a limited period of time, borrowers may receive credit for past payments made on loans that would otherwise not qualify for PSLF.