
The Richard King Mellon Foundation has committed $300,000 to LoanBYE, a Pittsburgh-based company specialising in student loan debt relief solutions for employees.
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The investment will help support educators and childcare providers by alleviating their student loan burden, thus enhancing educational support in Pittsburgh’s most vulnerable areas.
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The Richard King Mellon Foundation, established in 1947, is the largest foundation in Southwestern Pennsylvania. It focusses on funding initiatives that promote economic mobility, alleviate poverty, and enhance educational and environmental outcomes.
Student loan debt remains a critical issue for many professionals, particularly those in early education and childcare. The Richard King Mellon Foundation’s investment in LoanBYE is part of a broader effort to promote economic mobility and reduce poverty by supporting educators. The initiative aligns with the foundation’s strategic goals of enhancing early education and fostering economic development.
The $300,000 investment will enable LoanBYE to develop and expand its student loan relief platform. The platform provides comprehensive solutions, including direct employer contributions, 401k retirement savings matches, and tools for loan forgiveness program enrolment.
The investment targets employees at organisations focused on early education and childcare, particularly those serving low-income or underserved communities. The initiative seeks to improve the quality of education and care provided to children in these areas by reducing financial stress.
About LoanBYE
LoanBYE was created to help address this issue and improve the financial wellness for millions of employees that have taken on significant debt. Government alone cannot solve the student loan crisis in the US. There is an opportunity for the private sector to be part of the solution and support employees who have taken on debt to prepare for their professional careers.