Student Loan Project
Welcome to PTLA’s Student Loan Project!
We provide free legal services to student loan borrowers.
We help people with:
Maine Zoom Mediation in Family Matters
Posted and up-to-date 8/2022
How to: Change Your Name and Gender Marker in Maine
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COVID-19 Stimulus Checks & Public Benefits Eligibility in Maine
Posted and up-to-date on 4/29/2020
Introduction
Many people who will get a stimulus check under the CARES Act may also receive public benefits. You may be worried about whether getting a stimulus check will change your eligibility for public benefits.
Student Loans & COVID-19 FAQ
Posted and up-to-date on 9/20/2023
Social Security and COVID-19 FAQ
Up-to-date as of 12/15/2020
Is the Social Security Administration Open?
Yes, but there have been changes because of COVID-19.
Podcast: National Origin Discrimination in Housing is Illegal
Podcast - Federal and State Fair Housing laws prohibit discrimination against people who are from countries, other than the U.S, when selling, renting, financing, or other housing related transactions.
SC-007 Notice of Appeal
The Maine small claims court form for a plaintiff to appeal a small claims case to the Superior Court.
CR-032 Preliminary Motion for Assignment of Counsel, Affidavit and Release
Defendants in more serious criminal matters (where jail term could result) can use this form to apply for a free court-appointed lawyer.
CV-030 Summons (not interactive)
This is a Maine civil summons. This form is not fillable because the Civil Rules require you to use an original summons from the clerk's office. We post this form for informational purposes only.