Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
As a federal employee, you may be eligible for the U.S. Department of Education’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. The PSLF Program helps eligible public servants reduce certain federal student loan debt. This reduction could be significant depending on your loan balance and when you start making qualifying payments under the program. How does it work? The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. Yes, “qualifying” is the operative word. Get started early in your career to maximize program benefits.
The PSLF Program is managed directly by the U.S. Department of Education through Federal Student Aid (FSA). Additional resources are available on the official portal at StudentAid.gov/pslf. For specific inquiries regarding PSLF, or other forms of federal student loan discharge, cancellation, and forgiveness, you may contact the Loan Discharge and Forgiveness Customer Support center at 1-888-303-7818.
Taking the time now to ascertain eligibility and submit your application could save you thousands. The old adage, “Time is money,” certainly applies here! For details and to get started, visit https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
