Higher Education & Student Loans
Featured Content July 2024
Welcome to PTLA’s Student Loan Project!
We provide free legal services to student loan borrowers.
We help people with:
June 2024
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.
December 2018
Families of certain military veterans can attend a state-supported Maine college or vocational school tuition-free. This does not apply, however, to all veterans' families.
December 2018
Maine National Guard members may be eligible for full tuition at a state college or university. Learn about the requirements here.
December 2018
This guide lays out your options for many different student loan debt situations.
Is this guide for you?
You may use this guide if:
December 2018
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…
November 2018
In-state tuition rates for all servicemembers and veterans.