Student Loans 101 | Borrowing, Repayment & Forgiveness | Spring 2024

This recorded webinar explores the entire lifecycle of the student loans process, from initial borrowing to repayment. We cover the steps to take before borrowing, different types of loans and loan limits, repayment plans, loan forgiveness programs, and other things to be aware of as a student loan borrower.
Host: Allie Smith, Assistant Director of Financial Counseling, Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center
This webinar was recorded on April 16th, 2024.
The links referenced in the video are listed below:
financialliteracy.psu.edu/
The Center's spring 2024 live webinar schedule: financialliteracy.psu.edu/events
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More on Public Service Loan Forgiveness - studentaid.gov/manage-loans/f...
More on Teacher Loan Forgiveness - studentaid.gov/manage-loans/f...
Our student loans self study module: psu.instructure.com/courses/1...