Government & Public Interest Blog: Student Loan Forgiveness Article

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Student Loan Forgiveness Article

A recent article suggest to students, "Get a job, ditch your student loans." While this premise sounds promising, all students interested in these programs should do their research well in advance to make sure deadlines and qualifications are met. This recent article discusses the new loan forgiveness programs encouraging public service and is a great first read providing links to other resources. For the full text of the article, click HERE.

What Is Government & Public Interest Work?

In 2008, approximately 33% of Florida Coastal's graduating class entered into a government or public interest position. The broad categories of public interest and government encompass a large spectrum of positions on the local, city, state, and national arenas. Positions can range from work in a public defender's office, the ACLU, or Earthjustice to opportunities at the U.S. Attorney's Office, the National Women's Law Center, or the World Organization for Human Rights. The career possibilities within the government or public interest entity are endless and should be considered by anyone looking for meaningful work and the opportunity to make a difference.