Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) | United States Department Of Education - Federal Student Aid Information Center
Provides forgiveness of the remaining balance on federal student Direct Loans. Applicants must have made 120 qualifying separate monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer.
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Online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Application process
Check the PSLF FAQ page on the website or phone the U.S. Department of Education's MOHELA office for information. Download the PSLF form on the website. Mail or fax the completed form, with the employer's certification, to U.S. Department of Education, MOHELA, 633 Spirit Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63005-1243.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
The applicant must have made 120 qualifying separate monthly payments. This takes at least 10 years before you can qualify for PSLF. Important: The applicant must be working for a qualifying employer at the time the form for forgiveness is submitted and at the time the remaining balance on the loan is forgiven. It is a program for people who work in public service in federal, state, tribal, or local government, or for a non-profit organization.These repayment plans do not qualify for PSLF: Standard Repayment Plan for Direct Consolidation Loans; Graduated Repayment Plan; Extended Repayment Plan; Alternative Repayment Plan.
Service area
United States
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United States Department Of Education - Federal Student Aid Information Center
Provides information and assistance concerning federal student financial aid programs.