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Automatic Student Loan Forgiveness Credit for Military and DoD Civilian Employees.

This bill mandates the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Education (DoE) to establish a data matching system to simplify the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) process. It ensures that current and former active-duty military members and DoD civilian employees automatically have their periods of employment certified and counted towards PSLF eligibility. This change significantly reduces administrative burden and streamlines access to debt relief for eligible individuals, covering employment dating back to October 1, 2007.
Key points
Mandates automatic certification of military and DoD civilian employment for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Removes the requirement for eligible service members and employees to manually submit employment verification forms.
Streamlines access to student loan forgiveness benefits for those who served the public.
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Print number: 118_S_2949
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Process start date: 2023-09-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ensuring Military Access to Higher Education Benefits Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2949.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates automatic certification of military and DoD civilian employment for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
  • Removes the requirement for eligible service members and employees to manually submit employment verification forms.
  • Streamlines access to student loan forgiveness benefits for those who served the public.
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. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV].

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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