First Friday Webinar - Drowning In Debt: How Nonprofit and Government Employees can Manage Student Debt and Earn Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Description

This presentation explains in detail how anyone with high educational debt can benefit from income-driven repayment plans - including Income-Based Repayment and President Obama's new Pay As You Earn plan - and how those working for the government or a nonprofit can earn Public Service Loan Forgiveness. It will also cover the latest legislative and regulatory developments regarding these federal relief options, including President Obama’s proposal to cap Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Presenter, Isaac Bowers, Equal Justice Works is Associate Director for Law School Engagement & Advocacy, overseeing the Student Debt, Student Engagement, and Law School Relations programs. He was previously responsible for the organization's educational debt relief initiatives. In that capacity, he wrote a weekly blog for U.S. News; conducted monthly webinars for a wide range of audiences; advised employers, law schools and professional organizations; and worked with Congress and the Department of Education on Federal legislation and regulations. Prior to joining Equal Justice Works, he was a Fellow at Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP in San Francisco, where he represented citizen groups and local agencies in environmental litigation and land use and planning issues. Isaac received his J.D. from New York University School of Law. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.