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About PC(USA)

We don’t often discuss the weight of educational debt, but it's an important issue. The PCUSA Financial Aid for Service office offers support and coaching to help you manage and reduce your educational debt.

Don’t Let Doubt Keep You In Debt


Explore your eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness at no cost to you! 

REGISTER HERE

By working one-on-one with a student loan coach, you can achieve the following:

  • Understand your student loans. A comprehensive review of your loans, both private and federal, will be provided. Your coach will help you choose the repayment plan that works best for you.
  • Determine eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Understand the PSLF program and find out if you qualify for loan forgiveness.
  • Navigate the complicated PSLF application process. Remove the hassle and confusion of documenting employment, switching loan types, and other paperwork-heavy processes. Your coach will not only walk you through the paperwork but will also file it for you.


People who can benefit from this program are employed by:

  • Presbyterian Church (USA) worshiping communities.
  • Mid-councils and church corporations.
  • Presbyterian-related school, college, university or seminary.
  • Teaching Elders.
  • Presbyterian-related camp and conference center.
  • UKIRK registered ministries chaplains and campus ministers.
  • Presbyterian homes and services for the aging.

*Membership in a PC(USA) congregation is not required for participation.

 

Upcoming Webinar

Student Loan Forgiveness 101
Understanding Income-Driven Repayment Plans Hosted by the Interim Unified Agency | Presented by PeopleJoy Learn how Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans can lower your monthly student loan payments and help you qualify for forgiveness.

This webinar covers how IDR works, recent program updates, and how to get started with a coach from PeopleJoy. 
 

Next Webinar: November 11, 2025, 2 PM

Registration Link: Here 

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Loan Forgiveness Statistics

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Loan Forgiveness Statistics

*56% of people stressed by debt sourced from Fidelity Investments Financial Wellness Money Check-up responses from 12/01/19–12/28/21 84% of borrowers say student loan has impact on ability to save for retirement sourced from MIT AgeLab Sponsored by TIAA.

Contact Us

Financial Aid staff
[email protected]