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Latest "public service loan forgiveness" stories
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Changes to federal loan forgiveness program will benefit thousands of troops, vets and DoD workers
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program waives debts for workers who have 10 years experience in federal or non-profit posts and have been making regular loan payments.
More than 178,000 troops may be eligible for this student loan debt forgiveness benefit, watchdog says
Few troops have applied. But of those who have, most have been denied. More info from DoD could help.
By Karen Jowers
Pentagon: loan forgiveness is a recruiting tool. Lawmakers: cut it anyway.
Veteran education advocates are continuing to fight a controversial bill that would sunset a student loan forgiveness benefit for public-sector employees, including service members, hoping their efforts — and the Pentagon’s opposition — can keep it from ever getting to a vote.
By Natalie Gross
Student loan forgiveness benefit on the chopping block
Multiple veterans groups are protesting a GOP House bill that would eliminate student loan forgiveness options for service members and others working in public service.
By Natalie Gross