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Easier Student Loan Forgiveness for Public Service

This new law shortens the time required for federal student loan forgiveness for individuals in public service. It reduces the number of required payments and introduces new rules for counting payments and deferment periods. It also streamlines the appeal process for loan forgiveness denials.
Key points
The number of required monthly payments for public service loan forgiveness is reduced from 120 to 96.
More types of payments and deferment/forbearance periods will count towards the 96 required payments.
A 'buyback' process is introduced, allowing borrowers to count past months where qualifying payments were not made.
An online portal will provide borrowers with information on their loan status, eligible jobs, and the forgiveness process.
An appeal process is established for borrowers denied loan forgiveness, including a 90-day forbearance period.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_10477
Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]
Process start date: 2024-12-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SERVICE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_10477.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-12-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The number of required monthly payments for public service loan forgiveness is reduced from 120 to 96.
  • More types of payments and deferment/forbearance periods will count towards the 96 required payments.
  • A 'buyback' process is introduced, allowing borrowers to count past months where qualifying payments were not made.
  • An online portal will provide borrowers with information on their loan status, eligible jobs, and the forgiveness process.
  • An appeal process is established for borrowers denied loan forgiveness, including a 90-day forbearance period.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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