Biden-Harris Student Loan Forgiveness Program: Key Information for 2025-2026

Under the new Biden-Harris Student Loan Forgiveness (SLF) program, also known as the Student Debt Relief Loan, eligible borrowers can receive up to $10,000 in federal student debt forgiveness if they did not have a Pell Grant while in college, or up to $20,000 if they had a Pell Grant in college.

Eligibility Criteria:

- Adjusted Gross Income below $125,000 for single persons, or $250,000 for married or head of household.

- Outstanding balance on a federally owned student loan.

- $10,000 credit for borrowers without a Pell Grant or Parent PLUS Loans.

- $20,000 credit for Pell Grant recipients.

Automatic Relief:

Nearly 8 million borrowers are eligible to receive relief automatically because their relevant income data is available to the Education Department.

Application Process:

Borrowers who do not receive automatic relief will need to apply to qualify for the student loan forgiveness. Here are the steps:

1. Create an account at [StudentAid.gov](https://studentaid.gov).

2. Obtain an FSA ID (assigned when creating the account).

3. Log in to apply when the application becomes available.

New SAVE Plan:

The SAVE (Saving on a Valuable Education) plan provides debt forgiveness for borrowers who have been in repayment for at least 10 years and took out $12,000 or less in student loans. Each additional $1,000 borrowed adds 12 more months until forgiveness.

Important Dates:

The application dates and deadlines for the new measures will be announced by the Department of Education. Borrowers should stay updated through official channels to ensure they do not miss any important deadlines.

Finding a Loan Service Provider:

1. Log into StudentAid.gov - Click Menu - Select "My Aid".

2. Check your credit report to see who is listed as the creditor.

3. Call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-433-3243 for assistance.

This information is based on the latest updates from reliable media channels and official announcements. For more detailed information, please visit the White House or the U.S. Department of Education

Port Moresby Technical College: TVET Courses, Admission and Selection

Port Moresby Technical College is a public technical in Papua New Guinea. The college was established in 1947 as a Technical Training Centre. Today Port Moresby Technical College is one of the eight technical colleges in the country specializing in ten trade areas.

Port Moresby Technical College Courses Changes

In the 1980s the main course program offering was the Pre-Employment Technical Training (PETT) Certificate Course. 

Then in the 1990s, the Technical Training Certificate (TTC) course was introduced to replace the PETT Course.

Also, the National Certificate Course concurrently ran with the TTC course and eventually phased out the TTC Course.

Courses offered at Port Moresby Technical College

Courses that are currently offered at Port Moresby Technical College cover all technical and engineering courses at four levels of study. 

Here is the list of courses:

• Basic Trade Certificate (BTC), National Certificate 1&2 (NC), 
• Technical Trade Certificate 1&2 (TTC) and 
• Apprenticeship Courses (Extension Courses). 

Check out the info pages for other colleges in Papua New Guinea

 

Technical Jobs in PNG

It starts at Port Moresby Technical College if you are after a new job, a pay rise or just need to upgrade your skills. 

With major redevelopment projects in the country, Port Moresby Technical College is the leading quality trade training college.

Moresby Technical College National Certificate Pathway

candidates must complete Grade 10 to enrol for the National Certificate 1 (NC1). This is where every new technical school enrolment starts at Port Moresby Technical College. After completing NC1, students can apply to work, to apprenticeships or continue to National Certificate 2. 

Students who gain NC1 and NC2 with work experience can re-enrol for NC3 and NC4.

Download the course information PDF

Diploma Courses

Diploma in Electrical Engineering – POWER

Diploma in Electrical Engineering – ELECTRONICS

Diploma of Printing Technology & Multimedia Production

Diploma in Automotive Engineering

Diploma of Mechanical Engineering

Diploma of Building & Construction

Diploma of Business Management & Accounting

Port Moresby Technical College Application PDF

If you wish to enrol at Port Moresby Technical College you must download the application form PDF, complete it in full, attach the required documents and send it to the college. 

But before you complete the application form, ensure that you read the course information so that you know what you are going to study. Even if you have made up your mind, it is important to know what the college is offering before applying.

Download the application form

Pom Tech Acceptance List 2024 PDF

The acceptance list for Pom Tech (Port Moresby Technical College) for non-school leavers and school leavers will come out before the academic year starts. 

The non-school leavers who applied straight to Pom Tech will have to check the college for that non-school leavers acceptance list 2024.

As for the Grade 12 school leavers who applied through the National Online Application System (NOAS), check the higher education website for the DHERST Acceptance List 2024.

If you have any questions, check out this link for information on selections and acceptance lists for tertiary institutions in PNG.

Aiyura Aircraft Maintenance Engineering School Application info

Aiyura Aircraft Maintenance Engineering School is a certified Aviation Training Organisation in Papua New Guinea. It provides standardised aircraft maintenance engineering training in the country.

The school achieved its registration and certification from the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST) on the 9th of February 2022

Aiyura Aircraft Maintenance Engineering School Application Form

Download the application form PDF

This application is only for Non-School Leavers. Current Grade 12 students will apply through the School Leavers Form and will come through the Department of Higher Education Research Science and Technology (DHERST). 

The school will take only 40 Non-School Leavers in this application. The next 40 spaces are offered to School Leavers who will be graduating with Grade 12 Certificates.

What are some requirements?

we are basically getting Grade 12 certificate holders in both Science and Social Science streams and providing them with aircraft maintenance engineering knowledge so they can pass the licensing process here in PNG.

The GPA for Aiyura Aircraft Maintenance Engineering School for 2022 was 2.0. 

The school fee is K20,000 for boarding students and K17,200 for day students.

Application Checklist

• 1. Download and fill out all information requested in this application form. Only skip sections that are not applicable to you. 
• 2. Attach a clear passport-size photo in the box labelled ID Photo in SECTION 1. 
• 3. Write your names in their correct order and must be spelt correctly. Your first name is the name you go by, and your surname is your family name. The school will address you by your first name and surname only. 
• 4. Attach a certified copy of your Grade 12 Certificate when submitting your application. No Grade 12 certificate disqualifies your application. Additional certificates are accepted where needed.
• 5. All your names should correspond with the names on the Grade 12 Certificate. 
• 6. Current Grade 12 students will apply through the School Leaver’s Form selection process that will be facilitated by the Department of Higher Education Research Science and Technology (DHERST).
• 7. Medical Certificates are only required if you have a medical issue that you wish the school should know when processing your application. No medical certificate will mean you are well and healthy.
• 8. All applications should be submitted via email or hand delivered to the school reception desk before 3:00pm working days during the application period. The email address to submit your application form is aiyuraames@gmail.com. 
• 9. ORIGINALS of your application forms will be collected on registration day along with your school fee receipts and Grade 12 Certificates for proof if your application is successful. Do not discard the application form once you have submitted it. 

Contact

Aiyura Aircraft Maintenance Engineering School 

P.O.Box 450, 

UKARUMPA, Kainantu, 

E.H.P, 

Papua New Guinea

Ph: +675 7271 0572

Email: aiyuraames@gmail.com (note that they are using Gmail)

Meaning of Papua New Guinea's Flag (PNG Independence Poem)

In Papua New Guinea's flag unfurled with pride,

A story of history, culture, and dreams resides.

With colours and symbols, it does proclaim,

The essence of this nation, its cherished name.

Two triangles, red and black, side by side,

Melanesian spirit within them does abide.

Black for the people, their heritage and pride,

Rich traditions and identity, they can't hide.

Red, like war shields and body paint so bold,

Signifying bravery, the stories of old.

The warrior spirit that in history did unfold,

In the hearts of its people, a tale to be told.

Within the red triangle, the Bird of Paradise so fair,

A symbol of wildlife and beauty beyond compare.

With tribal art-inspired grace in the air,

Unity in diversity, a message to declare.

"Unity in Diversity," the national motto's embrace,

A reminder of the various ethnic groups in this place.

Harmonious coexistence, in every case,

Amongst the tribes and cultures, a shared space.

In the black half, stars of white shining bright,

The Southern Cross guides, day and night.

For travelers, trade, and seasons' light,

A connection to tradition, pure and right.

The diagonal pattern, a fascinating trace,

From barter systems, it finds its place.

Friendship and alliance in every embrace,

Among diverse groups, it leaves its trace.

The Shark's Teeth, a symbol of might,

In Melanesian culture, courage takes flight.

Strength and resilience, in challenges' sight,

A token of endurance, shining so bright.

PNG flag, a tapestry so grand,

A story of a nation's history, it does command.

From bravery to unity, it stands hand in hand,

Papua New Guinea's past, present, and future, so grand.

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Check out this POEM about the History of PNG Independence.