Eastern Michigan University is expanding its Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP), known as EMU Advantage, to include 16 additional academic programs beyond its original focus on education majors. The expansion builds on the success of the EMU Educators Promise, which was launched to support future teachers and address Michigan’s ongoing teacher shortage.
The EMU Advantage program provides a financial safety net for graduates whose annual income is less than $50,000. For those who qualify, the university helps repay their federal, parent PLUS, and private alternative student loans at no cost to students or their families.
“EMU Advantage reflects our deep commitment to student success and workforce development,” said Katie Condon-Martin, vice president of enrollment management at Eastern Michigan University. “We saw incredible engagement with the Educators Promise, and expanding this support to more majors was the natural next step.”…