Skip to main content
				  About Us
Contact Us
FAQs
					Language Assistance
						English
							español
							中文: 繁體版
							Việt-ngữ
							한국어
							Tagalog
							Русский


U.S. Department of Education
Search for: Toggle navigation
		  U.S. Department of Education
	  Student Loans
Grants
Laws
Data Under Secretary of Education James Kvaal to Lead Roundtable Discussion About Public Service Loan Forgiveness at University of Illinois Chicago
                                                          Archived InformationUnder Secretary of Education James Kvaal to Lead Roundtable Discussion About Public Service Loan Forgiveness at University of Illinois Chicago
Visit also includes discussion on student voting initiatives, and highlights Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month
**Contact:** Press Office, (202) 401-1576, press@ed.gov
**Event Date 1 :**May 11, 2022 - 9:30am**Event Date 2 :**May 11, 2022 - 11:00am**Event Date 3 :**May 11, 2022 - 11:30am
On Wednesday, U.S. Under Secretary of Education James  Kvaal will participate in a roundtable discussion with undergraduate and  graduate students about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness  (PSLF) Program, at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)  campus. The discussion will also highlight UIC’s efforts to support  student success as an Asian American and Native American Pacific  Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and recognize AAPI Heritage Month. ****
 Last October, the  Department announced a limited PSLF waiver  opportunity, which temporarily waives certain program rules to  better deliver on the PSLF promise to public service employees with federal  student loans. To date, the Department has  approved approximately $6.8 billion in discharges for more than 113,000  borrowers through the limited PSLF waiver, with an average discharge balance of  close to $60,000 per borrower.
In Illinois, 4,100 borrowers  have been approved for nearly $244 million in federal student loan forgiveness,  with an average discharge balance of nearly $59,000 per borrower. While more  than 4,100 borrowers in the state have been approved for loan forgiveness, many  others have seen increases in their progress toward loan forgiveness through  updated payment counts.
Under Secretary Kvaal will also  participate in a roundtable discussion with student representatives from UIC,  University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and City Colleges of Chicago  about student voting initiatives. Last month, the Department sent  a letter to colleges  reminding them of their critical role in supporting our nation’s democratic  process and ensuring that all students have access to resources to engage in  the electoral process.
Event 1
                  Who :
                 Under Secretary James Kvaal
UIC studentsWhat :
                 PSLF and AAPI Heritage Month Roundtable DiscussionWhen :

                 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. *(Time  is Subject to Change)****Please arrive no  later than 9:15 a.m. CT***Where :
                 University of Illinois Chicago Campus
University Hall, 2850
601 S. Morgan Street
Chicago, Illinois

**Press:**This is an open press event. If you are interested in  covering it, please RSVP topress@ed.gov.  This event will not be live streamed. Face masks are  required.
    		Event 2
                  Who :
                 Under Secretary James Kvaal
UIC, University of Chicago, Northwestern University and City Colleges of Chicago studentsWhat :
                 Student Voting Initiative Roundtable DiscussionWhen :

                 11 – 11:30 a.m. *(Time  is Subject to Change)*Where :
                 University of Illinois Chicago Campus
University Hall, 2850
601 S. Morgan Street
Chicago, Illinois

**Press:**  This is an open press event. If you are interested in covering it, please RSVP  to press@ed.gov.  This  event will not be live streamed. Face masks are required.
    		Event 3
                  Who :
                 Under Secretary James KvaalWhat :
                 Press Gaggle with Under Secretary KvaalWhen :

                 11:30 – 11:40 a.m. *(Time is Subject to Change)*Where :
                 University of Illinois Chicago Campus
University Hall, 2850
601 S. Morgan Street
Chicago, Illinois**Press:**   This is an open press event. If you are interested in covering it, please RSVP  to press@ed.gov.  This  event will not be live streamed. Face masks are required.
Tags:    Media Advisories
		How Do I Find...?
    
  
  Student loans, forgiveness
Higher Education Rulemaking
College accreditation
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
FERPA
FAFSA
1098, tax forms
More...
Information About...
    
  
  Elevating Teaching
Early Learning
Engage Every Student
Unlocking Career Success
Cybersecurity
Search media advisories
  
			  Search for:
Find By Month
    
  
  February 2024
      January 2024
      December 2023
      November 2023
      October 2023
      September 2023
      August 2023
      July 2023
      June 2023
      May 2023
      April 2023
      March 2023
  
  
  
  
      All Media Advisories




*Our mission* is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.
		Student Loans
Repaying Loans
Defaulted Loans
Loan Forgiveness
Loan ServicersGrants & Programs
Apply for Pell Grants
Grants Forecast
Apply for a Grant
		
		Laws & Guidance
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
FERPA
Civil Rights
IDEA WebsiteData & Research
Education Statistics
Postsecondary Education Data
ED Data Express
Nation's Report Card
What Works Clearinghouse
Open Data Platform
COVID Relief Data
		About Us
Contact Us
ED Offices
Jobs
Press Releases
FAQs
Recursos en español
Budget, Performance
Privacy Program
Homeroom Blog
	Notices
FOIA
Privacy Policy
Accessibility
Security
Information Quality
Inspector General
Whitehouse.gov
USA.gov
Benefits.gov
Regulations.gov