Introducing Heather Jarvis, Student Loan Ranger
Student loans, loan repayment plans, and loan forgiveness programs are overly complicated. Borrowers have important decisions to make about consolidation and repayment plans soon after graduation, and don’t have the time and expertise to get through all the red tape alone. They need clear, accessible information in plain English to guide their decisions.
Over the years, I have spoken to thousands of heavily indebted students and recent graduates. These folks are some of the brightest people around. Even so, many feel overwhelmed trying to effectively manage their student loans.
During my time at Equal Justice Works, I had the opportunity to master the complex labyrinth of student loan policy and student debt relief programs. Since then, I’ve helped public interest-minded law graduates and attorneys across the country break down the financial barriers to entering public service careers. I’ve based my career on the belief that student debt should not force people to choose between a career helping others and a higher-paying job – and I’ve often wished I had the resources to do more.
Now I can. With the support of sponsors, I am expanding my ability to provide free educational resources and training for high-debt graduate and professional borrowers. Now, I can broaden my focus to include more students, more graduates, and more campus visits.
Higher education isn’t just for rich kids anymore. Check my blog frequently for updates and breaking news on student debt relief.