Student Loan Forgiveness for Volunteer Firefighters and EMTs
This new bill aims to assist volunteers, such as firefighters and emergency medical technicians, with their student loan repayments. Their volunteer work will now count towards the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, potentially easing their financial burden significantly. This means individuals dedicating their time to saving lives and property will have easier access to student debt relief.
Key points
Volunteer firefighters and EMTs can qualify for student loan forgiveness.
Their volunteer service will be counted as full-time employment for loan forgiveness purposes.
The Department of Education will set minimum volunteer time requirements for eligibility.
Status:
Introduced
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