In-person events
This CLE will explore how we got into the student debt crisis, how we’ve managed to stay in it for so long, and what is finally being done to try and get us out. Presented by Berkeley Law Center for Consumer Law and Economic Justice. To attend, register for Alumni Reunion Weekend by September 23.
Webinars
The Biden Administration has announced a three-part student debt relief plan that outlines debt forgiveness for those who qualify, an extension of the payment pause, and a new income-driven approach with some tremendous benefits for borrowers. How do these provisions impact law students and those working in legal professions already? Attend this session for a brief overview of the plan, followed by a Q&A with an Accredited Financial Counselor® from AccessLex Institute.
Join the Student Borrower Protection Center for a webinar highlighting updates to the PSLF program, guidance on how to navigate the new process, and an opportunity to ask questions about accessing debt relief.
Join the PSLF Coalition‘s panel of experts as they host a monthly live webinar to share information you need to know about earning PSLF and the Department of Education’s Temporary Waiver.
On October 6, the U.S. Department of Education announced a temporary change to Public Service Loan Forgiveness. During this webinar, AccessLex will walk you through what these changes mean for borrowers pursuing PSLF.
Demystifying PSLF series
View the recording or browse the Google Slides (recorded on February 24, 2022):
Amanda Prasuhn, Berkeley Law’s Director of Public Interest Financial Support, reviews how public interest graduates can use the law school’s Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) and the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program to manage loan repayment.
View the recording (recorded on March 14, 2022):
View the recording or listen on the Berkeley Talks podcast (recorded on April 13, 2022):
A panel of experts discusses recent changes to the student loan landscape, including the new Public Service Loan Forgiveness waiver, the extended COVID forbearance, and upcoming policy changes to PSLF and income-driven repayment. Panelists were from the Student Borrower Protection Center, and the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, and the National Consumer Law Center.
View the recording or the browse the Google Slides (recorded May 23, 2022):
Other recordings
Staffers from the University of California – Office of the President hosted this webinar to help with tax filing questions pertinent to UC graduate and professional students.
Hosted September 23, 2021 by the Berkeley Law Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice. View the recording on YouTube.