A week ago Heather Jarvis, a student loan expert, went public with a new website that offers a wealth of information about student loan repayment. If you plan to utilize the IBR and PSLF program you may want to follow her blog.
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http://askheatherjarvis.com
Info Session Monday, April 18: The Financial Value of Your Law Degree
We are fortunate to have Jason DiLorenzo of GLAdvisor return this semester to make another presentation to Berkeley Law students. He made a very well received presentation at the Class of 2011’s “Tax Day” event. This session will be an expansion on that but is not limited to students going into the private sector. The information will be of value to all students. Please plan to take the time to hear him speak.
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The Financial Value of Your Law Degree:
A Presentation on How Recent Legislation Can Improve the Economic Value of Your J.D.
Learn what steps you need to take in order to position your debt, tax filing and finances to fully realize the benefits of these pivotal statutory student loan changes.
Monday, April 18
140 Boalt Hall
12:45-2:00pm
Presented by Jason DiLorenzo
• An examination of escalating debt levels’ effect in eroding a Law degree’s financial value and how recent events have reversed this trend markedly.
• The steps you need to take in order to maximize the benefits of these new programs and to mitigate the costs of your debt.
• Inherent conflicts of interest and common mistakes people make while navigating these programs and other financial matters.
• Q & A to follow
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and IBR
The following websites are great resources for more detailed information from the Department of Education about the federal PSLF and IBR:
LRAP and PSLF Employment Requirements
CDO/FAO event on Wednesday, February 23, at 1:00 pm in 170 Boalt Hall.
Following a presentation about employment qualification for LRAP and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), a panel of three current LRAP participants will share their experiences and financial perspectives on pursuing legal careers in government and public interest organizations. The presentation will include information about the recently approved “Low Bono” and Union coverage under LRAP for up to seven 2011 graduates.
Pilot Program for “Low Bono”/Union LRAP Coverage
Dean Edley approved the extension of the “Low Bono” and Union coverage under LRAP for up to seven 2011 graduates.
LRAP 101
Re-posted from “LRAP News & Announcements” October 2010:
“LRAP 101” October 20, 2010 lunchtime presentation at Berkeley Law by Sigrid Allen, the Loan Repayment Assistance Porgram Coordinator:
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