Americans owe $1.7 trillion in student loan debt, and that number is only expected to grow if nothing is done to bring relief students and workers carrying this financial burden.
President Biden has still not extended the student loan payment pause beyond August 31 — notably, the Department of Education has instructed student loan services not to send borrowers bills just yet. Still, by the end of the month, over 45 million Americans may be expected to make their first payment in over two years.
This may be the signal to employers and employees to put student loan assistance at the forefront of their offerings and needs, respectively, says Kathy Gardner, vice president of communications at Flexjobs, a search site for remote jobs. That's why Flexjobs put together a list of companies that not only offer
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"To stay competitive in today's labor market, companies may want to consider building a more comprehensive financial wellness program that's tailored to specific workers' needs," says Gardner. "Job seekers should also note that one of the biggest benefits of working remotely for your first job is that it allows you to maximize your entry-level salary."
Flexjobs estimates that workers save an average of $12,000 per year by working remotely full-time. Gardner notes that between entry-level salaries being on the lower end and monthly loan payments, a remote position with effective financial benefits is ideal. Student loan-related benefits can range from monthly financial support to meet payments to yearly contributions.
Here are 10 companies that offer flexibility and student loan assistance, according to
