Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) offers Life Changing Debt Relief for borrowers in government or nonprofit work. If you’ve made 120 Qualifying Payments while working fulltime for an Eligible Employer, you may qualify to have the rest of your Federal Direct Loans forgiven tax free. Yet despite the program's benefits, many applicants are denied due to confusion or paperwork issues.
This comprehensive guide covers everything from PSLF eligibility to recent reforms and strategies for success. If you want expert help navigating this complex process, our team can ensure your application is accurate, complete, and submitted at the right time.
To qualify, you must:
💡 Hint: Use the Department of Education’s PSLF Help Tool to verify if your employer qualifies.
⚠️ Defense Claims can help you avoid these errors and submit a strong PSLF application the first time.
Recent updates have made PSLF more accessible:
At Defense Claims, we specialize in:
Whether you’re just starting out or near the 120-payment mark, our professionals make sure your PSLF journey stays on track.
Disclaimer: Public Service Loan Forgiveness is subject to federal regulations and eligibility requirements. Results may vary based on individual circumstances. Contact DefenseClaims.com for a personalized assessment.
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) is a federal student loan forgiveness program that cancels the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you make 120 qualifying monthly payments under an income-driven repayment plan while working full-time in public service. Essentially, it offers debt relief after about 10 years of eligible service to a government or nonprofit employer. Eligible jobs include public school teachers, police officers, nonprofit hospital staff, and other public servants. Contact us now to learn if your employment qualifies and how PSLF can help you achieve student loan forgiveness.
To qualify for PSLF, you must work full-time for a qualifying employer. Qualifying employers include U.S. federal, state, or local government agencies, and nonprofit organizations (typically 501(c)(3) charities). Most public school teachers, military members, police officers, and nonprofit hospital or college employees qualify. Full-time generally means at least 30 hours per week. Our attorneys can verify your employer’s status and advise on maximizing your eligibility. Schedule a free consultation to see if you qualify for PSLF.
Only Federal Direct Loans qualify for PSLF. This includes Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans, Direct PLUS Loans, and Direct Consolidation Loans. If you have older FFEL or Perkins loans, you must consolidate them into a Direct Consolidation Loan to become eligible. Private loans are not eligible. We can help you consolidate your federal loans correctly so that all are on a path to PSLF. Reach out today for loan consolidation help and to ensure your loans meet PSLF requirements.
You need to make 120 on-time, full monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan to receive PSLF forgiveness. These payments can be spread out over 10 years (or longer if necessary) as long as you are employed by a qualifying employer. It’s often best to use an income-driven repayment plan to keep your payments affordable. Once you meet all requirements, the remaining loan balance is forgiven tax-free. Contact us to help you track your payments and stay on course toward reaching your 120 qualifying payments.
To apply for PSLF, you submit the PSLF Employment Certification Form (often annually) to the U.S. Department of Education. This form verifies your qualifying employment and counts your payments. You can also use the PSLF Help Tool to track your progress online. After completing 120 payments, you submit the forgiveness application. Our attorneys can help you fill out these forms correctly, handle communications with your loan servicer, and ensure your progress is documented. Call us for assistance with submitting your PSLF forms and staying on track toward loan forgiveness.
Yes, part-time work can count toward PSLF in certain cases. If you work multiple part-time jobs, the combined hours from two qualifying employers can meet the full-time requirement. Volunteer service, such as Peace Corps or AmeriCorps, usually counts if you received taxable living allowances. Our attorneys can review your employment situation to determine if it qualifies under PSLF. Contact us to find out if your work arrangement qualifies for loan forgiveness.
If you have any federal loans outside the Direct Loan program (like FFEL or Perkins Loans), you must consolidate them into a Direct Consolidation Loan to qualify for PSLF. Consolidating federal loans into a single Direct Loan makes them eligible for forgiveness. Be aware that consolidation resets your payment count to zero, so it’s best done early in your repayment timeline. We can help you with the consolidation process to minimize any impact. Reach out for consolidation help to ensure your loans qualify for PSLF.
Our experienced student loan attorneys can guide you through every step of the PSLF process. We verify that your employer qualifies, help you choose the best repayment plan, and assist with completing and submitting the necessary PSLF certification forms. If you’ve had payments denied in the past, we can help you appeal those decisions. Contact us to get expert help making sure you stay on track toward PSLF and maximize your student loan forgiveness. Teacher Loan Forgiveness.
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