Testimonials - PSLF Coalition

Natalece, Child Welfare Law Specialist, Tucker, Georgia

“There are so many public service jobs that people depend on every day. They’re intertwined in every aspect of our lives.”

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Carrie, Clinical Social Worker, St. Louis, Missouri

“I could have switched to a for-profit group and made a lot more money. But that’s not what is in my heart.”

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Gina, Family Medicine Doctor, Lebanon, Oregon

“Because of PSLF, I wasn’t looking for the job that paid the most. I was looking for a job where I could take care of my community.”

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Dana, Physician, Williamsport, Pennsylvania

“What people need to understand is the financial reality that exists. My student loan payment, even on an income-based plan, was higher than my mortgage.”

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Nesta, former Child Welfare Attorney, Ashley, Pennsylvania

“I’m a former foster child myself, and I wanted to go to law school in order to represent foster children and ultimately to try to reform the child welfare system.”

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Caroline, Senior Attorney, Children's Program, Washington, D.C

“One of the biggest misconceptions about PSLF is that it is a handout. It is not.”

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Jessica, Public Health Pharmacist, Richland, Washington

“Public Service Loan Forgiveness wasn’t the only reason I chose this path, but it was the cherry on top. It made it possible for me to stay.”

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Elena, Child Health Services, Spokane, Washington

“PSLF provided a path to do the work I was called to do - serving children and families- without being forced out by overwhelming student debt.”

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Jennifer, Child Care Program Officer, Coast Salish Tribal Lands, Washington

“State employees are probably one of the lowest paid government groups in the State. Some employees even qualify for the same services we help provide.”

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Eric, Family Physician in Portland, OR

"This will give me a few years to save for my own kid’s college education which will make a huge impact on our family’s well-being."

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Anonymous, Social Worker in Kingsley, MI

"Without PSLF, I would have carried my student loan debt into retirement."

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Tiffanie, Psychologist in Renton, WA

"I just figured I’d be paying minimums until my kids were out of daycare and I could afford to send in additional payments to pay off my loans sooner. But then the PSLF Limited Waiver was announced..."

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Andrew, Lawyer in Chicago, IL

"You have to take some time and personal ownership in understanding the rules and procedures for forgiveness."

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Zachary, Professor in Norman, OK

"I ultimately had my loans forgiven, meaning my family now has extra [money] to save towards my daughter's college or compensate for rising inflation."

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Paul and Amanda, Social Workers in Mankato, MN

"When the new PSLF waiver was announced, Amanda researched it for hours and days. We didn’t want to get our hopes up, but the more we learned, the more we realized we may just qualify."

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Stacey, U.S. Foreign Service Specialist in Arlington, VA

"I have never felt more secure in my life than the day that I received the PSLF letter freeing me from my debt."

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Jen, Forensic Interviewer in Springfield, MO

"Loan forgiveness means that I can focus on moving forward with saving so that I can feel secure in my future."

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Bernadette, Social Worker in West Chester, PA

"There was no forgiveness program when I consolidated so there was no way to know that I’d regret it in a few years. I’m so thankful for the temporary PSLF expansion... my loans were forgiven!"

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