Self Help Tools
Money, Taxes, & Debt
Falling behind on student loan debt? Here's what you need to know
This classroom lays out your options for many different student loan debt situations.
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Student Loans & COVID-19 FAQ
Posted and up-to-date on 4/3/2020
Introduction
On March 27th, emergency legislation called the CARES Act was signed into law in response to the COVID-19 public health crisis.The law includes some relief for borrowers with federal student loans that are held by the federal government.
Do you owe $500 or more to your electric company?
If you're more than $500 in debt on your electric bill, this program may be able to help you. You pay just your current monthly electric bill, each month and on time. For each month that you pay your current bill, your electric utility company will wipe out 1/12 of what you owe them on your back bill. Learn about how to enroll!
Repaying Federal Student Loans
The world of student loans is becoming more complicated. So here is a brief overview of the basic lingo of student loans and repayment options.
Heating Assistance News
LIHEAP funding continues to be lower than in previous years. This will mean that more households will be turning to local heating assistance programs after their LIHEAP money runs out. Here is a summary of the programs we know about - followed by information about how to access local programs.