President Trump's executive order introduced an ideological test for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, causing concern among public service workers. Recent actions by the US House Committee propose a $330 billion cut to higher education funding, limiting medical residents from qualifying for PSLF and capping graduate loans. The Department of Education's 'negotiated rulemaking' aims to redefine employer qualifications, sparking opposition from 186 organizations advocating for public service support. They warn these changes will disproportionately harm low-income individuals reliant on essential public services.
We write as a diverse coalition united by the conviction that access to public service loan forgiveness is crucial for supporting public sector workers.
The new legislation undermines long-standing commitments to those serving in public roles...essential for a functioning democracy.
Cutting funding and restricting PSLF eligibility will disproportionately harm low-income individuals and communities, especially those that rely on medical professionals.
We urge lawmakers to reject these harmful changes and uphold the integrity of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
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