The Office of Financial Aid for Service of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is launching a new initiative to support emerging leaders in ministry who are navigating student loan debt. The Student Loan Coaching Book Promotion will provide eligible participants with up to $100 in book credits from the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, along with free shipping.
The promotion is available to individuals who have been in ministry for 10 years or less, including pastors, Christian educators, church music directors, UKirk network ministers and chaplains — serving in paid or volunteer roles. Applicants must have student loan debt, register for Student Loan Coaching through the Office of Financial Aid for Service (FAS), and complete the Coaching Assessment with FAS’s partner, PeopleJoy, to receive the book credits.
The timing of the promotion is especially important. Changes to federal student loan programs are set to take effect in July under the U.S. government’s budget set forth through the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Ministry leaders are encouraged to begin their student debt forgiveness journey now to ensure they are well-positioned before the new provisions are implemented.
Apply here for the book promotion.
For more information, visit pcusa.org/loanassist.