Aaron Smith 🎓 on LinkedIn: Federal Student Aid (2024)

Very excited for this partnership between Savi and Panthers Forward. It's always tough figuring out repayment options after you graduate and hopefully this will make the transition a little easier.

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It was great to go to the White House today with the Savi team as part of the "SAVE Day of Action." More and more organizations, including employers, membership groups, financial institutions, and universities are stepping up to help student loan borrowers find out about critical programs like SAVE and PSLF that can be life-changing for people. We are excited to be part of this important event.

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Historically, restaurant workers haven't had access to education benefits, yet many have student debt. According to Equifax, 20% of workers in this industry have student debt and pay an average of $236 a month in student loans. Today, we're excited to announce Savi's partnership with Hart House, a restaurant chain founded by Kevin Hart, to offer student loan repayment assistance to their employees. Thanks to the leadership of Hart House CEO Andy Hooper, all Hart House employees, including part-time workers and new hires, will have access to Savi's platform and services, where they can potentially save thousands of dollars in student loan payments. To get more insight into this partnership and how we're helping workers tackle student debt, read the full article below from Amanda Schiavo at HR Brew ™️. https://lnkd.in/dPaRy9mv

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Excited for the event today at SXSW EDU. Thanks to WGU Labs for hosting this important conversation about new ways to address student debt.

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I sat down with Ryan C Weiss at Effective Performance Strategies to discuss why it’s important for employers to provide student loan repayment benefits. Student debt is a top financial challenge for many employees. As student loan payments resume, there’s never been a more critical time for employers to step in and help their employees. By providing benefits like Savi employers can attract and retain employees and help them achieve financial wellness. To learn more about Savi and how we’re helping solve the student debt crisis, here is the full interview. https://lnkd.in/eSKPpEZ3

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I recently spoke with FinTech at Indiana University to share my journey in entrepreneurship and advice for college students looking to become startup founders. Here are my top three takeaways for future entrepreneurs: 1. You’ll never have more time to start a business than when you’re in school.2. Find what you are truly passionate about and where you’re willing to invest time and effort and do that.3. As you think about a business concept, think about the biggest pain points that still need to be addressed and how you can solve that problem. Thank you, James Demircioğlu and Eric Wong, for having me on the show and the chance to talk about Savi. Check out the full interview here. https://lnkd.in/eHUXTAQG

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40% of student loan borrowers missed their first payment in October, according to the Department of Education. Employers can play a big role in supporting workers with debt. I talked to Deanna Cuadra about options that employers should consider for offering a student loan benefit and how Savi can help.https://lnkd.in/ex5izfGf

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Maryland, right in my backyard, tops the list of highest average student loan debt with over $43,116 per borrower! Followed by Georgia, Virginia, Florida. Happy for Savi to participate in this fascinating article by Deanna Cuadra in Employee Benefit News. https://lnkd.in/eucVRrFK

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Great and timely article by Alisa Wolfson on what borrowers should know about student loan refinance with payments resuming this month, citing Savi. https://lnkd.in/eaqRSwxj

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