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    PSLF Qualifying Payments: What to Know About the “Lump Sum” Change

    Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) is a program that’s gotten a lot of slack in the media for years. Reasons include the alarmingly high rejection rate for forgiveness applicants. Qualifying requirements can also be difficult to navigate, and loan servicers aren’t very helpful in giving...
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    Will Trump Repeal PSLF? What to Know

    Could President Trump's victory in the 2024 election mean the end of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program? Republicans in Congress have already telegraphed their plans for PSLF when they had unified GOP control of Congress and the White House in 2017 (they attempted to repeal it)...
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    Student Loan Forgiveness Through PSLF is in Jeopardy for These Borrowers

    Borrowers pursuing student loan forgiveness based on their public service work have been on edge all year. And while there’s been a bit of good news during the last month, there also is an enormous amount of uncertainty. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program might be the most...
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    New Student Loan Forgiveness Rules Restricting PSLF Get Closer to Reality

    The Trump administration cleared another major hurdle this month to create new regulations that could cut off student loan forgiveness for public servants. Nonprofit groups and student loan borrower advocacy organizations are sounding the alarms that the proposed changes could impact millions of...
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    How Worried Should Student Loan Borrowers Be About PSLF?

    A key federal student loan forgiveness program that has benefited hundreds of thousands of borrowers is facing some serious threats. But how worried should you be? Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) is a popular program that offers debt relief to borrowers who devote 10 years to working for...
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    Everything You Need to Know About VA Student Loan Forgiveness

    The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), has been around for quite some time. But in 2018, Congress changed the amount that borrowers could receive for this VA loan forgiveness program. These new rules have made this program worth...
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    11 Western Students Rave About This Summer Job Opportunity

    Most student jobs are okay at best but what if next summer, you could run your own business, enhance your resume, and set yourself up for success after graduation? With the Student Works Management Program, you now have that opportunity. We asked eleven past Student Works operators at Western...
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    Who Is the Ideal Student Works Operator?

    Have you heard about Student Works? It’s an all-encompassing summer job program that will have you running your own business. This opportunity basically acts like rocket fuel for your future job prospects but…it’s not for everyone. So, are you the right fit? Keep reading to find out. Student...
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    How 5 Laurier Students Changed Their Future Career Prospects With This Summer Job

    Most student jobs are okay at best but what if next summer, you could run your own business, enhance your resume, and set yourself up for success after graduation? With the Student Works Management Program, you now have that opportunity. We asked five past Student Works operators at Wilfrid...
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    I Published a Book as a University Student. Here’s What I Learned.

    At the age of 21, I published a book. How many people can say that? As it turns out, more people than I anticipated. Self-publishing is more accessible than ever. If you can hire a freelance editor, learn how to typeset in Adobe InDesign, and sign up for Amazon’s CreateSpace, then you too can...
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    Leadership Lessons From the Second-Ever Leaders of Tomorrow Summit

    Recapping the biggest takeaways from the Student Works Management Program’s recent Leaders of Tomorrow summit on student success. On Tuesday, October 19, hundreds of aspiring student leaders tuned in to hear from global executives Nick Eaves (COO of MLSE) and Kristi Herold (Founder/CEO of JAM...
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    When Should You Start Looking for a Summer Job? Right Now!

    It’s not too early—secure the summer job that gives you valuable skills and business experience with Student Works. Yes, they’re already hiring for next summer. It’s truly never too early to work on securing your next job and taking steps towards your eventual career. This is the moment to act...
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    9 Queen’s Students Managed Millions in Business Over the Summer—Here’s How

    Most student jobs are okay at best but what if next summer, you could run your own business, enhance your resume, and set yourself up for success after graduation? With the Student Works Management Program, you now have that opportunity. We asked nine past Student Works operators at Queen’s...
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    7 Eye-Catching Skills to Put on Your Resume After a Summer With Student Works

    Having the right skills on your resume can be the key to landing that dream job you want after graduation. Most employers today want more than just a degree, so impressive skills can be the secret ingredient that shoots your resume to the top of the pile. But how do you foster these coveted...
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    Why 10 Concordia Students All Attribute Their Success to the Same Opportunity

    Most student jobs are okay at best but what if next summer, you could run your own business, enhance your resume, and set yourself up for success after graduation? With the Student Works Management Program, you now have that opportunity. We asked ten past Student Works operators at Concordia...
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    How 10 Guelph Students Succeeded at Running Their Own Businesses Over the Summer

    Most student jobs are okay at best but what if next summer, you could run your own business, enhance your resume, and set yourself up for success after graduation? With the Student Works Management Program, you now have that opportunity. We asked ten past Student Works operators at the...
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    How to write an essay in a week (or less)

    By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Let me be clear: Although this blog post teaches you how to write an essay in a week, I am not suggesting that you ever rush your writing. Good writing takes time, planning, deep thinking, and revision. While one week is enough time to write most high school and...
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    How to analyze quotes in essays: A step-by-step guide

    By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. You need to know how to analyze quotes in essays for high school, college, and beyond. Finding and including quotes to support your argument is an important first step, but the real skill is in how you analyze the quotes to thoroughly convince the reader of your essay’s...
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    Digital Notes vs. Paper Notes: The Pros and Cons

    By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. If you regularly take notes in class, you’re far ahead of students who don’t take notes in class. Even if you’re taking notes on a napkin, that puts you light years ahead of students who don’t take notes at all. So, assuming you already understand the benefits of taking...
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    Annotating vs. Note-Taking: Differences, Tips, and When to Use Each

    By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Annotating and note-taking are both school skills (and work skills!) that allow you to get more from the text you’re reading. But like with any skill, you need to know how and when to use it. In this blog post, I dive deep into annotating vs. note-taking. I clarify...
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