So far, this project of sharing my financial wellness journey has been a vulnerable yet rewarding one. The road to student loan debt freedom started 10 years ago when I learned about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program which is serviced by MOHELA.
I have reached my 120th payment on my student loans this year, qualifying me for my public student loan debt balance ($97,000+) to be forgiven. People often want to reach this goal, but it may not be as attainable for some. The feeling of so much debt getting taken off your shoulders is a blessing for many and a game-changer for most.
Student loans often hinder homeownership, traveling, getting married, and even starting families. For me, this is part of a life goal to become debt-free, so celebrating this milestone on that path to debt freedom would be the best way to close this chapter. Hope to see you there!