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Changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

• Tuesday, April 19, 2022, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The U.S. Department of Education announced temporary changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Through October 31, 2022, federal student loan borrowers may receive credit for past payments that would not otherwise qualify for PSLF.

Join Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for a webinar designed to help you understand the steps to qualify and apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. We will help you understand the PLSF requirements, including these temporary changes, and give you practical tips to help you navigate the process.

Additional resources:

The CFPB has online resources to help you understand the changes and how to apply and qualify for the PSLF program. We published a blog that talks about the PSLF program and gives insight to the consumer’s perspective.

Lastly, we provide answers to common questions in the PSLF Ask questions and our guides for AmeriCorps, Peace Corps volunteers , Teachers, Public Service employees and First Responders.

Speakers include:

• Welcome – Michael Dowling, Director, Chapter Relations Office, American Library Association
• Welcome – Emily Mross, Chair, RUSA Financial Literacy Interest Group
• Public Sector Loan Forgiveness Program – Kristen Evans , Section Chief, Students and Young Consumers
• CFPB Resources on Paying for College – Kristen Evans, Section Chief, Students and Young Consumers
• Conclusion and Moderator – Ken McDonnell, Financial Education Program Analyst, Section for Financial Education

Webinar details: Date: Tuesday, April 19 ^th Time: 3 – 4:00 p.m., EST Register link:

https://cfpbgov.webex.com/cfpbgov/j.php?RGID=ra5f8f1100f1039dce7f62734d6265824

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If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to attend this event, please contact the Reasonable Accommodations team at CFPB_ReasonableAccommodations@cfpb.gov 48 business hours prior to the start of this event.

Thank you,

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Last updated March 30, 2022