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

If you (or your child) have been sexually assaulted at school, there are laws that can help protect you. One of the most important laws is called Title IX (Title Nine). Title IX says that schools that get federal funding cannot discriminate based on sex. This includes almost all elementary schools, high schools, and colleges. Title IX says that… More

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.

Introduction Many Maine employers are using payroll cards instead of paper checks or direct deposit to pay wages.  This is a growing trend around the country. Payroll cards may be good for some employees, but there are risks and hidden costs involved.  Here’s what you need to know. 

Are you being treated fairly on the job - and when looking for a job? Were you treated differently because of:

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?

Ver el archivo adjunto para ver esta obra ilustrada sobre cómo presentar una queja si usted es un trabajador inmigrante que ha sido tratado injustamente.

Con muy pocas excepciones, todo trabajador en el Estado de Maine que experimenta o agrava una lesión, enfermedad, o una condición médica como resultado de las actividades de su empleo puede recibir compensaciones o beneficios según la Ley de Compensación al Trabajador. Más información sobre esta compensación aquí.