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Student Loan Forgiveness Expanded for Part-Time College Instructors.

This Act extends the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program to include adjunct faculty members at higher education institutions. This change allows thousands of non-tenured track instructors, who often work substantial hours, to qualify for the cancellation of their remaining student loan debt after meeting specific service requirements. The goal is to alleviate the financial burden on educators working in public service roles.
Key points
Adjunct or contingent faculty, teachers, and lecturers at colleges, vocational schools, and Tribal Colleges can now qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Eligibility requires teaching a minimum of 9 credit hours per semester (or 18 per year) and not holding full-time employment with any other employer.
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Print number: 118_S_1353
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2023-04-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Adjunct Faculty Loan Fairness Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1353.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Adjunct or contingent faculty, teachers, and lecturers at colleges, vocational schools, and Tribal Colleges can now qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
  • Eligibility requires teaching a minimum of 9 credit hours per semester (or 18 per year) and not holding full-time employment with any other employer.
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 Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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