Description
Student loans are one of the largest lifetime debts incurred by individuals and families, thus making loan repayment a central factor in household financial well-being. This virtual 2-part course provides intensive training on all aspects of student loan debt, including how to work with students and graduates on strategies to budget and plan for loan repayment, access loan consolidation and forgiveness programs, and prevent student loan defaults. Participants will become familiar with the complex and ever-changing student loan repayment and forgiveness issues and landscape and will learn how to incorporate financial coaching techniques and student loan resources into their practice specifically to address student debt burdens with clients.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
DAY 1
8:50-9 am: Login
9-9:05: CPE Introduction and Ground Rules
9:05-9:20: Introductions and Review of Learning Objectives
9:20-10: Introduction to Student Loans
10 – 10:50: The Student Loan Repayment Experience
10:50-11: Break
11 – 12:15: Student Debt Relief Programs and Eligibility
12:15 Questions and Adjournment
DAY 2
8:50-9 am: Login
9-9:05: CPE Introduction and Ground Rules
9:05-9:10: Day 1 Recap
9:10-10:50: Student Loan Strategy Development
10:50-11: Break
11 – 12: Tips for Incorporating Student Loan Coaching into Practice
12-12:15: Closing Thoughts
12:15 Adjournment
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
-
Locate major developments in the student loan landscape, including current events related to one-time benefits and forthcoming changes.
-
Describe the sequence of events during the borrowing experience from evaluating lending options to outcomes during repayment.
-
Describe loan types and terms, including the unique features that distinguish student loans from other forms of credit.
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
We welcome anyone interested in the topic!
Late Fees and Refunds
The base price is $130 and includes CE credit. A non-refundable late fee of $20 is added on March 21, 2025.
Cancellations** must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the workshop to receive a refund or an account credit.
Late fees cannot be refunded or applied to account credit.
**ALL cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee.**
ADA Accommodations
If you are requesting ADA accommodations, please contact our office via email at least two weeks prior to the workshop date. Requests after that date may not be fulfilled.
Our email address is cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu.
