Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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Breaking News: PSLF Loan Certification Form Released!

The Department of Education has released an Employment Certification for Public Service Loan Forgiveness form to assist borrowers in tracking their qualifying employment and qualifying payments as they work toward earning loan forgiveness.

Find out more about the certification process set up by the Department of Education and download a copy of the form, instructions and a “dear borrower” letter.

How does it work?

If you:

• Make 120 qualifying loan payments
• On eligible Federal Direct loans
• While working full-time in a qualifying public service position

The federal government will:

• Forgive the balance remaining on those Federal Direct loans

You must meet specific requirements before you can qualify for forgiveness.

• Learn more about taking the right steps to qualify for PSLF.

Whether you are thinking about school, are currently enrolled or have graduated, make sure you are taking the right steps now to ensure forgiveness is in your future!