The Current State of Student Debt and Forgiveness

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET

Please join us as we speak with student debt forgiveness expert Tony Raffa, who will clarify today’s student debt landscape, including:

  • What recent policy and executive actions mean for public sector employees
  • How Department of Education changes affect forgiveness eligibility, timelines, and compliance
  • Which student debt relief programs do employees actually qualify for today
  • The current status of the SAVE program
  • Common application errors that delay or derail forgiveness
  • Rising delinquency and repayment restart risks
  • What HR teams need to know about collections, wage garnishment notices, and employer responsibilities

This webinar is brought to you by NACo EDGE, establishing people, purchasing, and performance cost-saving solutions that can be applied to counties nationwide. EDGE is owned by NACo, advised by county leaders and 100% focused on solutions for U.S. Counties. Learn more about NACo EDGE here.

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