The U.S. Department of Education recently announced a temporary, but significant waiver to PSLF program rules. The waiver, called the “Limited PSLF Waiver,” allows those borrowers who had the wrong type of loans or payments to get credit for those past periods. The waiver is available to borrowers until October 31, 2022. You can learn more about the waiver and if it applies to you . If you previously applied for PSLF and were denied because of your loan type, we encourage you to try again.

Here are some of the key improvements available under the Limited PSLF Waiver:

• Borrowers can receive credit for past periods of repayment on loans that would otherwise not qualify for PSLF. If you have Federal Family Education Loans (FFEL), Perkins loans, or other federal student loans, you will need to consolidate your loans into a Direct Consolidation Loan to qualify for PSLF both in general and under the waiver. Before consolidating, make sure to check to see if you work for a qualifying employer using the .  ������Ƶ is a qualifying employer.
  
• Past periods of repayment will now count whether or not you made a payment or made that payment on time for the full amount due on a qualifying repayment plan.

The waiver is available to borrowers until October 31, 2022. To take advantage of the waiver, you need to:

1.      Register for an FSA ID at if you do                 not already have one.

2.      Have or get Direct Loans (including through loan consolidation). You can                 consolidate your loans if you need to at .

3.     Submit a PSLF form to certify employment for PSLF that you want credit for             through the waiver. You can generate a PSLF form at . In           the PSLF Help Tool, it is important to use the appropriate Federal Employer               Identification Number (EIN). In searching for our institution, please use the               following, EIN 56-0532303, ������Ƶ, 100 Campus Drive, ������Ƶ, NC                     27244. After the PSLF Help Tool gives you a PDF, please sign and date the               form and submit it to the Office of Human Resources for completion.

There’s no specific application for the waiver. Once borrowers have submitted PSLF forms and/or consolidated into the Direct Loan program, they will be automatically opted in and receive forgiveness if they qualify or an increased qualifying payment count.

Remember: this opportunity is time sensitive. Some borrowers will need to consolidate their loans and/or submit a PSLF form. It’s important for you to take the steps necessary to qualify for the Limited PSLF Waiver before October 31, 2022. Learn more about the Limited PSLF Waiver at .

If you have additional questions or need more information, please contact Chanece Bigelow, HR assistant, at cbigelow@elon.edu or 336-278-5560.

The game is on June 15, 2022 and starts at 7 p.m. The gates open at 6:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $5 general admission (minimum of 20 people) with the ticket code: elon5. $15.00 general admission ticket (minimum of 10 people) with all-you-can-eat food (hotdogs, hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, chips, soda, and water for everyone throughout the whole game) with ticket code elon15.

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June 17 at Noon (ET)

We all know how important it is to save for retirement. This presentation brings all of the risks to light so you have a better understanding of what you may be facing and what you can do about it, especially in this new environment. Namely, shifting your strategy from just growing your money to protecting what you’ve saved as it grows. And for those still working, we’ll talk about protecting your income in retirement, by creating a personal pension to help cover essential expenses and next steps you can take to help protect your retirement future.

Planning for diminished capacity

June 16 at Noon (ET)

Aging can change many things in a person’s life, including the ability to manage one’s own money. You can learn about the important documents you should consider putting in place, as well as the various options, including funding for long-term care.

Inside money: Managing income and debt

June 16 at 3 p.m. (ET)

Discover how to help make your money work harder by using your cash flow more effectively, developing good saving habits and better managing debt.

Responsible investing: Portfolios with purpose

June 18 at Noon (ET)

Make an impact with a social choice. Did you know that responsible investing enables investors to align their social and environmental principals with their financial goals? Learn the factors that make an investment socially responsible, the history of RI and ways for individuals to incorporate RI into their investment strategy.

Equally prepared: Financial planning for the LGBTQ community

June 23 at Noon (ET)

You can learn about the specific challenges faced by the LGBTQ community—both financial and legislative, even with the U.S. Supreme Court’s marriage equality ruling—and potential solutions to address them.

The power of saving

June 25 at Noon (ET)

Do you live in the moment, or plan for the future? This seminar offers strategies and potential solutions when it comes to saving money. You will learn tips for managing your finances which may help you find the freedom and confidence to pay your bills, achieve your goals, and even save for a rainy day.

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