School and Community Fall 2022

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Find student loan assistance with Savi The White House and President Biden have officially announced the cancellation of up to $10,000 in student debt for Americans with federally held student loans, and up to $20,000 for those with Pell Grants. Borrowers whose income is less than $125,000 (or $250,000 for married borrowers) are eligible to receive cancellation. Updates are still coming out, but if you have questions about what these changes mean for you, visit msta.bysavi.com/. Savi, a benefit included with your MSTA membership, identifies the loan repayment programs relevant to you and gives you the information you need to make an informed choice.

Your NEW favorite podcast is here! Are you often bored on the commute home from school? Need a quick getaway during your planning period? You’re in luck! This summer, MSTA launched a podcast called “MSTA Presents.” Tune in to learn about a variety of education-related topics such as MSTA highlights, education news, professional learning and legislative updates.

Win $100 for your classroom

The Missouri State Teachers Foundation awards two $100 grants per month for a total of 24 grants throughout the year. The application is accepted throughout the year, running from Aug. 1-July 31 of each year. Applicants only need to submit one application to be eligible for the year. These grants provide funding to assist teachers in positively impacting student success in the classroom. Past recipients have used the funds to buy new book sets, design interactive room décor and more. Visit mostf. org/scholarships-and-grants to learn more and submit an application.

Refer new members, make money You can strengthen your CTA and add some money to your pocket. Recruit a new member through Oct. 31, 2022 and you can receive $10 per each new member. The top recruiter will receive an additional $1,000 and anyone who recruits one new member will be entered into a drawing for $500. It’s simple to do: Ask the person to put your name in the “referred by” field on the application online or in print.

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