Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. As a not-for-profit organization, Valparaiso University is a PSLF qualifying employer.
For more information regarding Public Service Loan Forgiveness; including how to qualify, how to apply or to use the PSLF Help Tool, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s Student Aid PSLF webpage using this link: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service. To learn about the time-limited changes to PSLF please visit: https://www.whitehouse.gov/publicserviceloanforgiveness/
SAVI
In addition to the free PSLF resources listed above, the University is proud to offer Savi! Savi is a social impact tech company which offers a service that can help you successfully take advantage of programs like PSLF.
Savi has a Do-It-Yourself option which allows you access to all the necessary forms. In addition, you may select the Savi Essential service and receive 1-on-1 support from student loan experts for only $60 per year. All the paperwork employment certifications and e-filing will be handled each year:
- Digitally prefill and submit all paperwork on your behalf
- Yearly recertification of repayment and forgiveness plans
- Ongoing application monitoring to ensure you cross the forgiveness finish line
- Get annual enrollment reminders, and updates on new programs and policy changes
For more information about Savi, please review the available informational resources below.