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Student Debt Relief Program
Everything you need to know about the UFT's Student Debt Relief Program and the status of federal student-debt forgiveness.
Landmark settlement in student debt lawsuit
Public servants, including public school educators and nurses, may be on their way to a reduction or elimination of their crushing burden of debt thanks to a landmark settlement announced Oct. 13 between the U.S. Department of Education and the...
UFT helping members make loan burdens manageable
Cheryl Martin was worried sick for years about her student debt: $166,000 that hung over her like a cloud nearly a decade after she left graduate school. "The anxiety I had was tremendous," said Martin, a teacher at PS 449 in the Bronx.
Can I get an in-person phone consultation about the Student Debt Relief program?
Yes. You can email StudentDebtRelief [at] uft [dot] org (StudentDebtRelief[at]uft[dot]org) and make that request.
How do I sign up for a phone appointment to speak to someone about the Student Debt Relief program?
Once you attend an information session, you will receive an email that allows you to register. To sign up for an information session, go to: http://www.uft.org/our-benefits/student-debt-relief-program
Can my husband/wife participate/attend a workshop/make an appointment to learn more about the Student Debt Relief program?
Only if they are also UFT members, as the Student Debt Relief program is exclusive to our members.
What is the student debt relief program?
The Student Debt Relief program is a special members-only program to help you navigate the federal public service loan forgiveness program and the federal Title 1 forgiveness program. We have partnered with an outside firm so that our members have...
Do I qualify for student debt relief? Do I need to consolidate my loans?
All individual questions about eligibility, requirements, and options need to be handled through a phone consultation with a loan specialist. First, sign up for an information session about our Student Debt Relief program to get the process started...
How do I sign up for an information session about the Student Debt Relief program?
We have a page right on our website that lists all the upcoming sessions and a link to register: http://www.uft.org/our-benefits/student-debt-relief-program
Student Debt Relief Program
Are you concerned about paying back your student loans? The Student Debt Relief Program, brought to you by the UFT, is here to help.