Student Loan Empowerment Project (SLE Project)

Overview

The SLE Project will award $7.25 million to nonprofit organizations to support the development and execution of at least one of two grant streams: Network Coordination grants will fund organizations providing coordination and support for the SLE Project network, and Service Partner grants will fund community-based, individualized education and counseling or legal services to help borrowers manage their student loans. The SLE Project will promote and enhance the economic security of student loan borrowers by: • Designing, developing, or offering, free of charge to student loan borrowers, classroom- or web-based financial education and empowerment content intended to help borrowers manage their student loans, access federal repayment and forgiveness benefits, or lower their debt balance...