Our UHPA member benefits partner HomeStreet Bank has published its October message:
Home Equity vs. HELOC
Deciding whether or not to use the equity in your home to pay off unsecured debt and/or make home improvements can be a difficult financial decision. Second mortgages come in two basic forms: home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) – both of which offer the potential for low APRs and streamlined monthly payments. Click here to learn if one of these is right for you!
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Our annual “Rate My Administrator” survey will be coming to your inbox early in the week of Oct 17, All UHPA members will receive an email invitation to rate their administrator(s). If you are not a member of UHPA, get your membership started right now so you can participate.
The UHPA Board of Directors has authorized Market Trends Pacific to conduct the survey and report the results, including notable changes from last year’s summary of findings. All submission data will be kept confidential. Only anonymous, summarized information will be published.
As a participant in the survey, you will have the opportunity to rate any administrator(s) at any level relevant to your campus, i.e. Dean, Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Vice-President, and President.
Save the date and look for the invitation in your inbox early in the next week of October 17, 2022.
Notice on Confidentiality
No personally identifiable information will be collected or stored by UHPA, and the process does not utilize any University of Hawaii computers or equipment. This survey is independent of any 360 evaluations being distributed by the UH administration. All results will be structurally anonymous and no one will be able to determine the identity of respondents (including UHPA).
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Freedom from student debt can be yours with the U.S. Department of Education’s new loan forgiveness up to $20,000 and the temporarily expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Put an end to your monthly student loan payments. It’s like giving yourself a pay increase so that you can move forward with your life instead of being bound by debt hanging over you.
Time is of the essence
The deadline to apply for the temporary waiver for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is Monday, October 31, 2022. University of Hawaii faculty who are employed over thirty hours are eligible to apply for the program as public employees. Even if you have applied before and were previously declined, you should apply again because the rules have changed.
UHPA is partnering with AFT (American Federation of Teachers), the national union that represents teachers, faculty in higher education, and those in other professions, to offer a series of informational workshops to help with the application process.
Due to the short timeline and with the AFT Representatives here for only three days, we are unable to accommodate visits to every campus. We are offering a Zoom meeting if you are unable to attend one of the meetings in person. Please note that you must have a Zoom account to register for the Zoom webinar.
What Weʻll Be Covering at These Sessions
The 90-minute sessions are free and are being presented as a benefit to UHPA members. Key topics that will be covered include:
An awareness of scams related to student debt relief, and action steps to take if contacted by scammers
Information about the Biden administration’s recent announcements regarding $10/$20k in broad-based debt relief
What borrowers should expect to access that broad-based debt relief
Information about Income-Driven Repayment plans, how they work, and why they are important to borrowers
Information about Public Service Loan Forgiveness and the Temporary PSLF Expansion (waiver)
A discussion of additional steps borrowers who have older FFEL loans, Perkins loans, and Parent Plus loans may need to take to access the above programs
An explanation of options and steps for applying to these programs before the October 31 PSLF waiver deadline (Summer, Studentaid.gov)
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Our UHPA member benefits partner HomeStreet Bank has a message for UHPA members that will give you the knowledge you need and may save you a considerable amount of money if you are buying a home:
UHPA Member Saving for Homeownership
For most people, buying a home is both an exciting and challenging venture—it is the quintessential American dream. However, because of the high costs involved, saving for home purchase takes commitment, research,and sometimes sacrifice. The button below will view a list of UHPA member-only content that will access to UHPA-specific numbers and links with general information on the costs involved and the types of expenditures you will need to save for in order to buy your first home.
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As per previous years, we had a huge response to UHPA’s Disney Aulani Weekend offer and it in fact was sold out shortly after our monthly round-up newsletter was sent.
We asked the folks at Disney to give us a few extra room nights for those that may have missed the opportunity. We’re happy to announce that as of right now, we’re not sold out and you can make a booking.
If you missed out, now is your chance. Do not wait as this too will sell out quickly.
Want to stay longer? You can reserve dates up to 5 days before or after our special rate days as long as those dates include our special rate days.
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Our very popular UHPA Disney Aulani Weekend returns for it’s 8th annual event on Oct 28 & 29, 2022. Don’t miss out!
UHPA members love the Disney Aulani Resort. If you are an early bird planner, this is your chance to get the best rooms at our heavily discounted rates before they sell out as they do every year.
Start Earlier or Stay Later
Our special rates are in effect for Oct 28 & 29. Want to stay longer? You can reserve dates up to 5 days before or after our special rate days. As in previous years, it overlaps the Halloween weekend which should be extra fun for the whole family
First Come, First Serve Will Sell Out Quickly
Last year this sold out within weeks. Early bird reservations are open now and we highly recommend you make your reservations as we only have limited availability and if previous years are an indication, this will sell out very quickly.
UHPA received the following from authorized representatives of McDonalds and are passing it on unedited to our members:
FREE McDonald’s Hot or Iced Coffee for All Teachers/Educators: May 2-8
McDonald’s of Hawaii is thanking all educators statewide, during National Teacher Appreciation Week, for championing Hawaii’s next generation.
From Monday, May 2 to Sunday, May 8, simply present your valid school I.D. at any McDonald’s for a FREE medium hot brewed coffee or medium iced coffee.
One redemption per person, per day. No purchase is necessary. The offer is available all day either at the drive-thru or in restaurants.
Dates: May 2 – 8, 2022
Times: All day (restaurant hours vary by location)
Locations: All 73 McDonald’s on Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island and Kauai
For more of your favorites and great deals all year-round, download the McDonald’s app on your smartphone or tablet and sign-up for the MyMcDonald’s Rewards program. Social hashtag: #McDonaldsLovesTeachers
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Our UHPA member benefits partner HomeStreet Bank has a message for UHPA members that may save you a considerable amount of money if you are buying a home:
UHPA Member Home Buying Benefits
As a member you are eligible for exclusive home buying benefits ONLY through Affinity Lending at HomeStreet Bank. You now have access to pre-negotiated discounts on the loan amount and on Realtor commissions as well as access to thousands of dollars in down payment assistance. To learn more about your home buying benefits access the member-only page via the button below.
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McDonald’s of Hawaii is thanking all educators and faculty statewide for their hard work and commitment to our students during these challenging times. From Monday, Oct. 11 to Friday, Oct. 15, McDonald’s is offering a FREE Breakfast Sandwich Meal (choice of an Egg McMuffin®, Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuit or Sausage Biscuit) with Hash Browns and choice of a medium hot or cold beverage.
Simply present any identification that shows you are UH faculty (e.g. UH ID, business card, etc) during breakfast hours at any McDonald’s in Hawaii. One free meal per educator. No purchase necessary. Available only at the drive-thru and takeout.
Dates: Oct. 11 – 15, 2021
Times: Breakfast hours (varies by restaurant most end at 10:30 a.m.)
Locations: All 73 McDonald’s on Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island and Kauai
For more free food and great deals all year-round, download the McDonald’s app on your smartphone or tablet and sign-up for the new MyMcDonald’s Rewards program.
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