Fire support available to HSTA members
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association’s partners are offering resources and support to HSTA Maui Chapter members affected by the recent wildfires.
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.
Reduce your student loan debt before the federal waiver expires Oct. 31
Take advantage of the temporary Public Service Loan Forgiveness waiver by using the NEA’s free online tool to see if you can cut or even erase your monthly payments
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).
Waianae High teacher reduced student loan debt via online navigator
Haff found out about Savi, a free online student loan evaluation tool, while serving as the Member Services Committee chair for Leeward chapter at an HSTA conference and cut her payments by $350 per month.
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.
What’s in the latest congressional pandemic aid package for schools, teachers
Here is a breakdown of key education-related proposals in the House Democrats' $3 trillion package advocated by the National Education Association.