Art Institute Student Loan Cancellation FAQ
When your loan servicer tells you to contact Borrower Defense and when Borrower Defense never answers the phone, people have been emailing me with their student loan questions, so here’s an FAQ!
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Advocacy
Why fix what’s not broken? If you can’t see anything broken, then you’re benefiting from the current systems in place. Of course you don’t see the need for advocacy.
That is a privilege.
Because plenty of us experience discrimination in areas you may not see or understand. To us, it’s clear that systems are broken.
And we need to fix what is broken so everyone can live the life they deserve.
All lives can’t matter until we have a world that values all lives equally. To do so means we need equitable solutions.
Silence won’t change the world.
Scammed by the Art Institutes but ineligible for student loan forgiveness? Let’s fix that.
If you’re not getting student loan relief despite having been scammed by the Art Institutes and you’re just as pissed as I am, let’s do something about it.
Student loan borrowers who attended the Art Institutes got debt relief—but not everyone!
I got scammed by the Art Institute but because I tried to make good financial choices, I don’t get justice.
The Necessity of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Schools
Discover the reasons why I believe waiting for DEI to occur naturally is not enough, backed by historical insights and personal reflections.
US Government gave me $20k, now I have to give it back
This is an open letter to my government representatives regarding the thoughtlessness and irresponsible handling of the Student Loan Crisis. My family has been directly affected and frankly, I’m pissed off.
Double Rainbows: The Fascinating Connection Between Autism and Gender Identity
From neurodivergent to gender divergent, take a deeper look about the interplay in the autistic brain of people who are transgender, nonbinary, or gender non-conforming.
Tessa in the News
Check out where Tessa Watkins has been publicly recognized and celebrated by news media outlets, podcasts, and more.
Student Loan Forgiveness Court Bullshit
A timeline summarizing the political landscape surrounding Biden’s student debt relief program and the republicans trying to stop it.
Understanding Autism through the Actually Autistic Lens
The Trio Training Academy at PennState University hosted a 3-day Autism Conference with 12 sessions, all with actually autistic speakers.
How to check if you received a Pell Grant
If you can’t remember whether you received a Pell Grant, you can check your account on the Student Aid government website. Please do not assume you did not get one!
Student Loan Forgiveness: What do I need to do and when?
A checklist for ensuring you get your financial relief from the student loan forgiveness program!
Get a Refund for your Paid Off Student Loan
If you paid off your federal student loans during the pandemic, then you might be still eligible for a refund under the student loan forgiveness program!