To require the Secretary of Education to accept certain documentation from the Department of Defense as proof of employment for purposes of the public service loan forgiveness program.
HR 1573 requires the Secretary of Education to accept a military member's DD Form 214 (a standard separation document) as proof of employment for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility. This directly benefits borrowers with military service, who previously needed to submit separate employment verification forms. The bill eliminates that extra step by mandating that the DD Form 214 alone satisfies employment documentation requirements under the Higher Education Act. It simplifies the process for military-affiliated borrowers seeking loan forgiveness without altering PSLF program criteria.
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Mar 14, 2023
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Mar 14, 2023
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Gerald E. Connolly
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