Welcome to PTLA’s Student Loan Project! We provide free legal services to student loan borrowers. We help people with:

Posted and up-to-date on 9/20/2023

This guide lays out your options for many different student loan debt situations. Is this guide for you? You may use this guide if:

Federal student loans can be intimidating and confusing. In this article we will explain types of federal student loans, repayment plans and situations, and loan discharge and forgiveness programs.

What is worker classification? Why does it matter how I'm classified? How can I tell which way I've been classified? I think I should be classified as an employee but how do I know?

This information tells you about some of the benefits you may be able to get if you lose your job. It includes only benefits which are administered by the Maine Department of Labor.