@Heather_Jarvis, nationally recognized expert on student loans, will speak at Touro Law on September 21.

On September 21, 2011, at 12:30 p.m. (room tba), Heather Jarvis will give Touro students and alums a presentation on:

Public Service Loan Forgiveness in Five Easy Steps

Session Description:
Many government and nonprofit lawyers stand to gain tens of thousands of dollars of student debt relief from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program established by the College Cost Reduction and Access Act. But the program requirements can be confusing. Heather knows how to break it down step-by-step so it makes sense once and for all.

From this presentation, you will learn: how the income-based repayment plan works and how to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Heather will also answer your toughest questions about eligible loans, qualifying employment, tax consequences, and more.

Heather's Biography:

A former capital defense attorney saddled with law school debt, Heather Jarvis now dedicates her expertise to helping student loan borrowers make better decisions so that higher education can be a reality for all - not just those who can afford it. Specializing in training for high-debt borrowers and the people who love them, Heather has provided guidance and information to thousands of students and recent graduates. She has contributed to student debt relief policy for the House Education Committee and others in Congress, and spent more than six years advocating for public service loan forgiveness, which allows more recent graduates to dedicate their careers to the greater good.

Stay tuned for further information.

Follow Heather on Twitter @ Heather_Jarvis.