A Clear Guide to Student Loans for Social Workers

Demystifying Student Loans for Social Workers

For many social workers, student loans are a heavy burden—but they don’t have to be a lifelong barrier. In this informative and empowering session, Tiffany Oscar breaks down the complex world of student loans with clarity and purpose, offering targeted guidance for professionals in the social work field.

From understanding loan types and navigating federal aid tools to maximizing forgiveness programs like PSLF, this session equips you with the strategies, resources, and confidence to manage your student debt effectively and plan for a stable financial future.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ Key differences between federal and private student loans
✅ How to navigate the Federal Student Aid website and tools
✅ Overview of income-driven repayment plans and forgiveness programs
✅ How social work employment can unlock loan repayment benefits like PSLF

Presenter:

🔹 Tiffany Oscar, LICSW, CFSW – Grant Portfolio Manager

🎤 Moderator: Andrea Hill, MACJ, LISW-S, LICDC – Therapist, Educator & Resilience Advocate