On Oct. 30, the U.S. Department of Education announced a final rule that will remove access to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for employees of organizations deemed to have a “substantial illegal purpose.” The rule, which takes effect July 1, would affect the ability of borrowers employed by those organizations to receive loan forgiveness under the program.
According to a Department of Education fact sheet, disqualifying activities include “terrorism, trafficking, aiding and abetting illegal discrimination, and certain violations of State law.” AAOMS, along with other dental provider groups, submitted comments earlier this year in response to the proposed rule, urging the Department to “maintain borrower eligibility, ensure due process for qualifying employers, sustain health literacy and cultural competence training for healthcare professionals and improve program quality and accountability” as they worked to finalize the rule.
