Student loan forgiveness is now off-limits for people working at illegal organizations

The US Education Department has tightened rules for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. This means people working for organizations engaged in substantial illegal activities will no longer qualify for student loan forgiveness.

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program was designed to encourage people to work in public service by erasing their student debt after ten years. This rule change clarifies that 'public service' does not include organizations that break the law. It means fewer people will qualify for the program, and the government can claw back benefits from those who previously received them while working for illegal entities.