Understanding Student Loan Changes Amidst Uncertainty

Navigate Student Loan Updates with Confidence

The live event has passed, but you can still watch the full recording anytime on this page. In this webinar we covered the evolving student loan landscape, offered practical guidance for both federal and private borrowers, and highlighted alternative ways to pay for school — including scholarships, grants, and other financial aid opportunities.

Whether you’re currently in school, preparing to start, or navigating repayment, this session will provide you with tools to make informed decisions and feel more confident about your financial path forward.

In this session, we had conversations on:

Key federal policy changes that could impact repayment, forgiveness, and loan eligibility
The future of Grad PLUS and Parent PLUS loans

Guidance for navigating the evolving student loan system, with or without federal support
Actionable strategies to reduce borrowing, stay on budget, and explore alternative funding sources

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Meet the Speakers

Allie Danziger

SVP and GM, AscentUP and Head of Brand and Product Marketing Ascent

Allie is a two-time founder with a proven track record of scaling and exiting high-impact companies. At Ascent, she leads AscentUP and oversees brand and product marketing, focused on expanding access to education and careers through innovative, student-centered solutions. Previously, she founded Integrate Agency, supporting 600+ clients with a 250-person team, and later launched Ampersand, a VC-backed platform that upskilled early-career professionals. Ampersand was acquired by Ascent in 2023 and is now AscentUP.

Neville Billimoria

SVP of Marketing & Community Relations Mission Fed

Neville Billimoria is an effective communications and values leader, growing organizations through external marketing, media, and sales effectiveness, as well as internal organizational alignment, corporate communications, and leadership development. He brings experience, energy, and empowerment to his leadership role as SVP Marketing and Community Relations at Mission Fed Credit Union, a $6.5B not-for-profit, and the largest financial services organization exclusively serving San Diego, where he has accountability for a strategic array of crucial outward facing functions for over 20 years including marketing, community relations, corporate giving as well as promoting Mission Fed’s public image and brand.

Kellie Nehring

Director of Financial Aid University of San Diego

Kellie has served as the Director of Financial Aid at the University of San Diego for six years and brings over 20 years of experience in financial aid. She is passionate about helping students navigate complex financial aid processes, debunking common myths, and making higher education more accessible and understandable for all.