College Closed on Monday, February 23

Due to inclement weather, Community College of Philadelphia will be closed on Monday, February 23.

All 7A online and hybrid courses will continue as scheduled. Any scheduled on-campus final exams for 7A courses will be rescheduled. Faculty will contact students directly. All other online, hybrid and in-person classes, work, and activities are canceled. Please note that class cancellations do not apply to students in clinical rotations or those who are scheduled at off-site practicum/observation sites or internships. Program coordinators for clinical rotations, off-site practicum/observation sites and internships should communicate directly with their students regarding tomorrow’s schedule as needed.

Updates regarding reopening will be shared via CNews and the College website.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance

Free Expert Assistance for Your Student Loan Debt.

Community College of Philadelphia now offers staff an employer-paid benefit from PeoplyJoy, free to you, that can help support you to lower student loan debt.

In 2024 alone, PeopleJoy assisted hundreds of borrowers receive an average of $66,000 in loan forgiveness, totaling over $27 million for working professionals like yourself.

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PeopleJoy’s Free Service Offers You:

 

  • Student Loan Advisory:

○     PSLF Assistance

○     Lower Payments

○     Loan Rehabilitation for defaulted loans

○     One-On-One Advising

○     Current and prior employer certification

 

Since 2016, PeopleJoy has partnered with dozens of employers, such as the University of Pennsylvania and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to assist thousands of employees with qualifying for PSLF, a program that has historically had a 99% rejection rate.

 

How to Get Started

Go to ccp.peoplejoy.com to start our assessment.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 What is PSLF?

  • A federal program that rewards your commitment to public service by forgiving the remaining balance on your federal student loans after 120 qualifying payments.

 Is the Community College of Philadelphia PSLF eligible?

  • Yes!

 How Long Do I Have to be Employed with CCP to Obtain Forgiveness?

  • You must be employed with a PSLF-eligible employer for ten years while making 120 quarterly payments.

 How many credit hours equate to full-time employment?

  • If you are a non-tenure or adjunct faculty member at an institution of higher education and are paid solely for the credit hours you teach, you meet the definition of full-time if you are employed the equivalent of 30 hours per week as determined by multiplying each credit or contact hour taught per week by at least 3.35.

Can PeopleJoy help me lower my student loan payments?

  • PeopleJoy simplifies the process of enrolling in Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans, which can help reduce your monthly payments based on your income and family size.

About PeopleJoy

A financial services firm with a heart for helping others with their burden of student loans. We offer tools and guidance which produce solutions so borrowers understand their loan repayment and forgiveness options. PeopleJoy is an employee benefit provided to you at no cost.