Student Loan Repayment: Part 1 Where to Start

Episode guest: Jon Coffee, Assistant Director of Financial Aid & Student Services at Meadville Lombard Theological School.Please note: This episode covers Federal Student Loans. Information is up to date as of the recording date of 14 March 2022.All official information should come from three places,  studentaid.gov Your loan servicer or servicers The financial aid office at Meadville Lombard-or the school you attended. Student Financial Aid Exit Counseling - https://studentaid.gov/exit-counseling/Income-Driven Repayment Plans - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/repayment/plans/income-drivenLoan consoliatation - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/consolidationPublic Service Loan Forgiveness - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-serviceAs of July 1, 2021, ministers and other religious workers, may now qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.  The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer.  https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/pslf-limited-waiverMany Windows: Conversations on Ministry is a production of Meadville Lombard Theological School. Theme music is “Destination” by Justhea. This episode is produced by Jules Taylor and as always, a special thank you to Tomo Hilbo.(Justhea: spoti.fi/2NycVfd​ and apple.co/3u51z2V)