*https://www.nasra.org/files/Issue%20Briefs/NASRAContribBrief.pdf
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A more in depth presentation, Social Security: With You Through Life's Journey (2024), can be found on the Member Resources page under Helpful Documents.

​​https://www.urs.org/general/beneficiary
www.urs.org/members/pensionbrochures

If you were unable to attend the recent workshop about Student Loan Forgiveness, below are some takeaways and a copy of the presentation. 

Navigating Student Loan Forgiveness 
Here are some key takeaways from the workshop:

• The On-Ramp to Repayment serves as a safety net until September 30, 2024, to help ease the
  transition to repayment.
• For most borrowers, the SAVE Plan is the most affordable repayment option.
• Account adjustments will occur automatically for Federal Direct Loan Holders in 2024.
  • If you hold FFEL, Perkins, or Parent PLUS loans, don't forget to apply for direct loan
    consolidation before April 30, 2024 to be eligible for the account adjustment.

To help you navigate this process smoothly, remember to explore the NEA Student Debt Navigator, a free resource designed specifically to assist you in managing your student loans.
 
Get access to the NEA Student Debt Navigator tool as well as other NEA member benefits at www.neamb.com/start. ​

The Granite Education Association announces elections and encourages all interested members to run for office. As a member of GEA, you have an opportunity to be actively involved and be a voice for teachers and our Association.

You may run for only one (1) Board position. Board members and officers elected by the general membership qualify as voting delegates at the NEA Representative Assembly (RA)* and as a delegate to the UEA House of Delegates.

If you are interested in being involved, but not on the Board of Directors, you can run for the NEA Representative Assembly Delegate position. Members elected by the general membership to attend the RA qualify as voting delegates to the RA, the governing body of NEA. Elected delegates travel with members of the GEA Board of Directors to the RA during the summer to make policy for the NEA.*
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*GEA Board members’ travel to the RA is funded in the middle year of their term of office. Members elected as delegates to the NEA RA shall be selected in the order of the number of votes received.

All interested candidates should submit the following items to [email protected] by 5:00 pm on  February 23, 2024 :

• Declaration of candidacy form (PDF form below)
• 150-word statement
• Digital picture
• 2-minute or less digital video candidate speech
  • Video can be sent as an attachment or a link
  • Do not use your GSD Google account

​Many educators are likely eligible for forgiveness of their federal student loans through one or more of the federal programs currently available. Many updates and changes have been made to these programs and the information you need to know is often hard to find. NEA MB has gathered the latest information as it applies to our members and will share it with you during this workshop. In addition, they have a FREE online tool that will help you navigate your way to
forgiveness. Come learn about the latest federal programs and how to access the NEA Student Debt Navigation Tool. Get a head start by logging in to www.neamb.com/start and creating your account.

RSVP below by clicking the time and date to receive the Zoom link:
Thursday, February 8, 4:30 5:30 PM MOUNTAIN

​If you would like to attend, please RSVP HERE. Space is limited to about 30 people. If you are unable to attend, notes will be taken and posted on the GEA website.