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Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness: The Basics and the Fine Print

Qualifying for Public Service Loan Forgiveness isn’t automatic, but a few minutes of time can help ensure that you don’t miss out.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness takes ten years, but the 120 certified payment requirement is much more accurate.

If your repayment plan isn’t eligible for PSLF, Temporary Expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness may help.

No matter where you work or how much you make, there are paths to student loan forgiveness.

The minimum requirement and the best practice for how often you should submit your Employer Certification Form (ECF) are very different.

Refinancing often means lower interest rates, but some borrowers should avoid a student loan refinance.

Students and recent grads can get an early start on the PSLF loan forgiveness clock by carefully navigating grace periods and deferments.

PSLF is a challenge for government contractors, but there are other student loan forgiveness options beyond Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

There is more than one catch to student loan forgiveness. By learning the hidden problems with programs like PSLF, borrowers can avoid issues.