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Maryland nonprofit helps borrowers navigate student loan repayment
July 2024: Dr. Tisa spoke with WYPR’s Sheila Kast about MCCFW’s Know More Owe Less Project and how current events are affecting finances and wellness of college and career school students—past and present.
How to Get Student Loan Forgiveness in 2024
April 2024: Student loan experts provide insights on loan forgiveness programs and how borrowers can determine their eligibility and apply for benefits.
Breaking down student loan programs
December 2023: Dr. Tisa Silver Canady joined Justin Draeger, President of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) for a special episode of the association’s Off the Cuff podcast. They discussed the Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) Adjustment, SAVE and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
US graduates brace for return of student loan payments
August 2023: Daniel Avis reports on borrower sentiment amid the return of federal student loan payments after a lengthy pause initiated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Searching for just solutions to America’s student debt crisis
August 2023: Dr. Tisa Silver Canady joined WYPR’s Midday with Tom Hall to discuss student debt relief and the implementation of “SAVE,” the newest and most affordable income-driven repayment plan ever.
Student Loans: 5 Biggest Winners of Biden’s New IDR Plan
June 2023: Student loan experts and advocates weigh in on the benefits of “SAVE,” the modified income-drive repayment plan that will become available in summer 2023.
$700,000 Toward Health & Wellness Supports for Pre-K-12th Grade Educators in Prince George’s County, Maryland
February 2023: Pull Up Fund is excited to announce $700,000 in grants to support organizations delivering wellness supports for Pre-K-12th grade educators across the county including the Maryland Center for Collegiate Financial Wellness.
Maryland ranks second highest in student loan debt
July 2022: MCCFW’s 2022 Virtual Symposium featured a panel of financial aid administrators who discussed challenges in the field and the many ways they help students navigate the complexities of higher education and finances. Story by WYPR’s Zshekinah Collier.
Tackling the challenges of financial aid and student loan debt
July 2022: WMAR’s Mark Roper reports on the state of student loan debt in Maryland and MCCFW’s Second Annual Virtual Symposium.
How to get student loan forgiveness
July 2022: Dr. Tisa Silver Canady joined Comcast Newsmakers to discuss student loans and the Limited PSLF Waiver, a time-sensitive opportunity that has helped career public servants get their federal student loan debt forgiven.
For Disadvantaged Students, College Debt Leaves No Margin for Error
April 2022: Many students pursue higher education in search of a lucrative career, but high costs and debt can present barriers to completion, earning higher wages, and building wealth. Dr. Tisa Silver Canady spoke with Serena Puang for One Day Magazine about the experiences of Black student loan borrowers and the disparities that exist throughout their postsecondary education journeys.
Financial Wellness in Student Borrowing
April 2022: Dr. Tisa Silver Canady joined Amy Glynn to discuss the importance of financial literacy and financial aid literacy among our college-going population and what she is doing to set Maryland’s college students up for financial wellness.
Student loan borrowers explore options as four-month payment pause extension kicks in May 1
April 2022: The two-year pause in payments on most federal student loans, set to end on May 1, has been extended until August 31. In this interview with WMAR-2 News reporter Mark Roper, Dr. Tisa Silver Canady explains how the latest extension differs from others and shares how MCCFW is working to help Marylanders navigate student loans.
Esto debes hacer para que te condonen tu deuda estudiantil en Estados Unidos
March 2022: Dr. Tisa Silver Canady discusses the importance of the Limited PSLF Waiver and why federal student loan borrowers with any work experience for a qualifying employer should consider applying before the waiver expires on October 31, 2022.
Student loan forgiveness has arrived for 70,000 borrowers working public service jobs
January 2022: Dr. Tisa Silver Canady offered advice for borrowers who work in public service and may be eligible for credit toward student loan forgiveness through the Limited PSLF Waiver.
Expanding financial education for college students in Maryland
August 2021: In this interview with WMAR-2 News reporter Kelly Broderick, Dr. Tisa Silver Canady (MCCFW), Meredith Webber (UMBC graduate) and Vanessa Mann (UMBC Women’s Soccer Head Coach), share the importance of financial education for college and career students.
Higher education leaders gather to launch Maryland Center for Collegiate Financial Wellness
July 2021: Dr. Tisa Silver Canady joined FOX45’s Megan Gilliland during morning broadcast to give guests a glimpse into MCCFW and resources for Maryland’s student loan borrowers.
New Center launches to advance collegiate financial wellness
July 2021: CTV News covered MCCFW’s Virtual Launch and Symposium and interviewed Dr. Tisa Silver Canady along with one of her former students, Fred Curtis.
This organization wants to bridge Maryland’s financial education gap
July 2021: Dr. Tisa Silver Canady shared her vision for MCCFW with Johanna Alonso, business reporter for The Daily Record.
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