NLADA Sends Comments to Department of Education (ED) on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Washington, August 16, 2022 — The National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) has submitted the comments to the Department of Education (ED) on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program (Docket Number ED-2021-OPE-0077).
NLADA’s comments support proposed changes that would expand access to PSLF and urge the Department of Education to:
- Extend the PSLF Limited Waiver deadline beyond Oct. 31st.
- Establish an expansive reconsideration process for those who may have been denied but are indeed eligible.
- Expand eligibility to public servants who do not receive W-2 forms, including many public defenders.
NLADA’s comments, dated August 11, 2022, are available for review online. To learn more and/or speak with an NLADA subject matter expert, please contact [email protected].
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The National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA), founded in 1911, is America’s oldest and largest nonprofit association devoted to excellence in the delivery of legal services to those who cannot afford counsel. NLADA has pioneered access to justice at the national, state and local levels, playing a leadership role in the creation of public defender systems and other important institutions from The Sentencing Project to the Legal Services Corporation. A leader in the development of national standards for civil legal aid and public defense, NLADA also provides advocacy, training and technical assistance for equal justice advocates across the country.