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Financial Aid & Student Loan Debt

Helping students get funding and scholarships and work to reduce or manage their student loan debt

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What is financial aid and what is student loan debt?

Financial aid is money provided to students and families to pay for educational expenses. This includes grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans. Financial aid can help cover costs associated with tuition, books, living expenses, and other educational-related costs.

Student loan debt is a type of debt incurred by students when they borrow money to pay for their post-secondary education, typically in the form of loans. It is a problem because it can be difficult to pay back, especially for students who are unable to find a well-paying job after graduating. The interest rates are often high and loan payments can be a significant financial burden for many graduates.

Because loan providers sometimes have predatory tactics and loans can be a significant financial burden, Tech Jobs for Good generally does not approve loan providers as 'for good’ organizations unless they can substantially demonstrate how they create a positive impact.

How is technology being used to improve financial aid and lower student loan debt?

Online applications and services are making it easier for students to discover, apply for, and access financial aid. Technology is also being used to create specialized tools to help students calculate their cost of college and understand the true cost of their loans. There are also companies and organizations leveraging technology to offer income-driven repayment plans and advocate for loan forgiveness programs.

Financial Aid & Student Loan Debt Organizations

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Summer

Let’s lower your student loan payments together. We’re simplifying the student loan maze. Join us to easily enroll in savings and forgiveness programs—for free.
Education
Poverty Alleviation & Economic Development
New York, NY, USA
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QuestBridge

QuestBridge is a powerful platform that connects the nation's brightest students from low-income backgrounds with leading institutions of higher education and further opportunities. We are an aggregator of excellence. By facilitating these exchanges, QuestBridge aims to increase the percentage of talented low-income students attending the nation's best universities and the ranks of national leadership itself.
Poverty Alleviation & Economic Development
Education
Palo Alto, CA, USA
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PDX Code Guild

PDX Code Guild offers full-stack web and software developer training in fast-paced, immersive Bootcamps. Small class sizes and intensive instruction ensure students get the maximum results in the shortest amount of time while working on original projects. PDX Code Guild gives students the skills and portfolio they need to succeed.
Education
Portland, OR, USA
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Breakthrough New York

We empower motivated students from low-income backgrounds to graduate from college and pursue a fulfilling career. Our ten-year, tuition-free program provides students with the opportunities, resources, and relationships to succeed in rigorous schools and careers.
Education
New York, NY, USA

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