University of Maryland Extension

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Know the Qualification Rules

Author: 
Dorothy Nuckols
Publication Number: 
EBR-50

The federal government offers the option of Public Service Loan Forgiveness to ease the burden of student loan payments. This is a program designed to provide an incentive to attract job seekers to employment in the much needed non-profit and government sectors. Those who qualify for PSLF can have their student debt balance paid in full by the federal government. However, there are many rules to follow.

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Topic Area: 
Money
Category: 
General
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