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How healthcare employers can help you eliminate your student loan debt? - Emeka Oguh
Today, we’re taking another point of view on healthcare, and that is through the lens of the Student Loan Forgiveness Program the US government has deployed. We are honored to have Emeka Oguh on Straight Outta Health IT for this episode. Emeka is the Founder and CEO of People Joy, a company that partners with employers to manage student debt and relief strategies at the intersection of gender, racial and wealth gaps.
Student Loan debt is hard to navigate; that’s why Emeka founded People Joy to help others deal with this excruciating topic. He also shares insights on why paying these loans is a challenge for graduates today. The White House, under President Biden’s administration, has extended the payment deadlines a couple of times now since March 2020, with the latest moratorium being December 31st, 2022.
The big deal with the student loan forgiveness programs is not only understanding them but knowing they are out there for you to take advantage of. For workers that have been at a not-for-profit for at least 10 years and are eligible for the PSL program, their debts can be forgiven; they just need to be clear if they are eligible. Emeka also explains the differences between loan forgiveness, cancellation, and discharge, stating that there are several different loan forgiveness programs according to the place you work for.
Employees will always look up to their employers for financial solutions regarding wellness. This is one thing that People Joy helps organizations do: share different ways to offer financial wellness to their employees. He also touches upon the gender wealth gap in the United States and how women are staying longer in schools and getting more advanced degrees but not getting equal pay.
Learning about the student loan forgiveness programs is like doing your taxes: you can do them on your own if you want to, but it’s always better when you have company and guidance. There are resources and help out there that can guide you, so take them, use them, and learn about them! Tune in to this incredible episode!
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Today, we’re taking another point of view on healthcare, and that is through the lens of the Student Loan Forgiveness Program the US government has deployed. We are honored to have Emeka Oguh on Straight Outta Health IT for this episode. Emeka is the Founder and CEO of People Joy, a company that partners with employers to manage student debt and relief strategies at the intersection of gender, racial and wealth gaps.
Student Loan debt is hard to navigate; that’s why Emeka founded People Joy to help others deal with this excruciating topic. He also shares insights on why paying these loans is a challenge for graduates today. The White House, under President Biden’s administration, has extended the payment deadlines a couple of times now since March 2020, with the latest moratorium being December 31st, 2022.
The big deal with the student loan forgiveness programs is not only understanding them but knowing they are out there for you to take advantage of. For workers that have been at a not-for-profit for at least 10 years and are eligible for the PSL program, their debts can be forgiven; they just need to be clear if they are eligible. Emeka also explains the differences between loan forgiveness, cancellation, and discharge, stating that there are several different loan forgiveness programs according to the place you work for.
Employees will always look up to their employers for financial solutions regarding wellness. This is one thing that People Joy helps organizations do: share different ways to offer financial wellness to their employees. He also touches upon the gender wealth gap in the United States and how women are staying longer in schools and getting more advanced degrees but not getting equal pay.
Learning about the student loan forgiveness programs is like doing your taxes: you can do them on your own if you want to, but it’s always better when you have company and guidance. There are resources and help out there that can guide you, so take them, use them, and learn about them! Tune in to this incredible episode!
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