This webinar covers the basics of repaying federal student loans. Topics include types of repayment plans, forgiveness and cancellation programs, benefits of consolidating, getting loans out of default, and types of deferments and forbearances. Also included is a discussion on certain one-time protections like the on-ramp for student loan payments and the Fresh Start Program.
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Federal Student Aid: Repayment 101
April 23 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
Free
About This Webinar
Presenters
Bradley D. Custer, Ph.D.
Bradley D. Custer, Ph.D., is an analyst in the Stakeholder Engagement Group in the Student Loan Ombudsman Office at Federal Student Aid. He specializes in helping incarcerated people to manage their federal student loans. He previously worked at higher education institutions and in the non-profit sector.
Kalynn Wollard
Kalynn Wollard is the program coordinator of the Stakeholder Engagement Group in the Student Loan Ombudsman Office at Federal Student Aid. She leads external engagement with think tanks, consumer groups and legal aid offices. She spearheads outreach efforts to educate borrowers and others who provide direct borrower services on the Department’s program and policy updates. Kalynn has been with the Ombudsman office for four years and previously worked in community engagement.
Continuing Education (CE) Credit
Continuing EducationThis webinar is approved for 1.5 Continuing Education (CE) credits from:
- The Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE) for Accredited Financial Counselors (AFC) **Note: Eligibility for CE credit expires on April 23, 2027.
- The Center for Financial Certifications (FinCert.org) for Certified Personal Finance Counselors (CPFC) **Note: Eligibility for CE credit expires on April 23, 2027.
- The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) for Certified Family Life Educators (CFLE) **Note: Eligibility for CE credit expires on April 23, 2029.
- The American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) for Certified in Family and Consumer Sciences (CFCS) **Note: Eligibility for CE credit expires on April 23, 2026.
- The American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) for Certified Personal & Family Finance Educator (CPFFE) **Note: Eligibility for CE credit expires on April 23, 2026.
- Certificates of Attendance available
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