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Student Debt Relief
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This section features student debt relief resources including the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Checklist and other resources and information on the College Cost Reduction & Access Act of 2007, the Higher Education Reauthorization and College Opportunity Act of 2008, and loan repayment assistance programs.
New Resource | 07/19/2010
John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program (JRJ)
The John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program (JRJ) provides loan repayment assistance for state and federal public defenders and state prosecutors who agree to remain employed as public defenders and prosecutors for at least three years.
- USEFUL FOR: State and federal public defenders, public interest lawyers, law students, law school professionals, financial aid advisors,
New Resource | 07/14/2010
Civil Legal Assistance Attorney Student Loan Repayment Program (CLAAP)
A new loan repayment assistance program for civil legal aid attorneys is now available. The Civil Legal Assistance Attorney Student Loan Repayment Program (CLAAP) will repay a portion of eligible federal student loan debt for civil legal assistance attorneys who are employed full-time.
- USEFUL FOR: Public interest lawyers, non-legal public service employees, law students, law school professionals, financial aid advisors, public service employers
Updated Resource | 08/31/2010
Student Debt Relief Webinars
There's a lot to know about student debt relief and the College Cost Reduction and Access Act. Attend a free, live webinar to learn more about public service loan forgiveness, income-based repayment and how to qualify.
- Featured Item:Webinar Series Frequently Asked Questions
- USEFUL FOR: Public interest lawyers, non-legal public service employees, law students, law school professionals, financial aid advisors, public service employers
Updated Resource | 05/28/2009
College Cost Reduction and Access Act – Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Comprehensive information about Public Service Loan Forgiveness including which jobs qualify, which loans are covered, and how to earn forgiveness. Tools include calculators, downloadable worksheets, podcasts and an interactive forum.
- Featured Item:Income-Contingent Loan Repayment Calculator, Income-Based Loan Repayment Calculator
- USEFUL FOR: Public interest lawyers, non-legal public service employees, law students, law school professionals, financial aid advisors, public service employers
06/22/2009
College Cost Reduction and Access Act – Income-Based Repayment
Comprehensive information about the Income-Based Repayment plan including which borrowers are eligible, what you can expect your payments to be, and how to sign up. Tools include calculators, downloadable worksheets, podcasts and an interactive forum.
- Featured Item: Expanded Income-Based Repayment Calculator
- USEFUL FOR: Public interest lawyers, non-legal public service employees, law students, law school professionals, financial aid advisors, public service employers