Student Loan Forgiveness for Ministry Leaders

“Just in time” consultation on changing regulations

Webinar Replay featuring Heather Jarvis | Enroll to access recording

Update, October 2022: The application for one-time federal student loan debt relief is now open. Center for Continuous Learning participants are encouraged to regularly visit https://studentaid.gov/ for updates in the rapidly changing student loan landscape.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness is available for student loan borrowers employed in nonprofit and government settings, including clergy! On Oct. 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education announced a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Limited Waiver Opportunity. For a limited time, restrictive requirements regarding loan type and repayment plan have been waived. Attend to learn about the changing regulations governing PSLF and Income-Driven Repayment. New rules will be finalized and implemented by the summer of 2023. Heather Jarvis, attorney and student loan expert, provided this March 2022 briefing and dedicated Q&A for borrowers.

Sponsored by ABHMS and the Office of the General Secretary, ABC-USA.
Funding for this program has been provided by the Lilly Endowment, Inc., partnering with ABHMS since 2016 to provide financial education and debt relief to American Baptist pastors.

About the Presenter:

Attorney Heather Jarvis is widely known for her depth of knowledge and accessible teaching style. She has provided student loan education and consultation for universities, associations, and professional advisors since 2005. Heather graduated cum laude from Duke University School of Law in 1998 and dedicates her professional efforts advocating on behalf of high-debt student loan borrowers. Heather contributes to student debt relief policy for the House Education Committee and others in Congress. She recently completed service on the American Bar Association Task Force on Financing Legal Education.