FREE ECFFM WEBINAR:
Wednesday, January 31
2-3:30 p.m. EDT
Five Things Every Theology School Professional Needs to Know about Student Loans
Theology students and graduates increasingly look to their schools for counseling and advice about managing educational debt. The federal student loan system offers flexible repayment plans and forgiveness programs for responsible borrowers, but it is overly complicated. With appropriate counseling and support, theology graduates can successfully manage student loans in spite of high balances and low ministry salaries. Join us for an engaging conversation about the realities of financing theological education including:

* Best practices for counseling students and graduates
* Top tips for navigating the confusing array of Income-Driven Repayment Plans
* Loan forgiveness for borrowers in Income-Driven Repayment
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness for clergy and graduates in nonprofit and government employment
* Legislative and policy updates including Higher Education Act Reauthorization proposals

About the Presenter: Heather Jarvis is an attorney and a nationally recognized expert specializing in student loan law. She has provided award-winning student loan education and consultation for universities, associations, and professional advisors since 2005, and is sought after for her sophisticated knowledge and accessible teaching style. Widely recognized as an expert source of information, Jarvis advises congressional committee members and administrative officials on issues affecting student loan borrowers. She graduated cum laude from Duke University School of Law.
The Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS) is a membership organization of graduate theological schools. ATS Programs and Services offers educational events and resources to assist member schools with best practices, development of peer networks, production of research, and exploration of data. The Commission on Accrediting of ATS accredits the schools and approves the degree programs.
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