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.
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What This Bill Does
This bill tells the Secretary of Education to accept certain paperwork from the Department of Defense when someone applies for public service loan forgiveness. Public service loan forgiveness is a program that cancels student loans for people who work in public service jobs. The bill simplifies the process by allowing military discharge documents to count as proof of employment.
Who It Affects
Borrowers applying for public service loan forgiveness who have worked for the Department of Defense. The Secretary of Education.
Key Provisions
- The Secretary of Education must accept a DD Form 214 (a military discharge document) as proof that a borrower worked in the position and during the time period listed on that form (Sec. 1).
- The Secretary of Education cannot require a borrower who submits a DD Form 214 to also submit a separate employment certification form to prove they worked in that position during that time period (Sec. 1).
What Changes
Borrowers with military service will no longer need to provide extra paperwork beyond their DD Form 214 to prove their employment for public service loan forgiveness purposes.
Important Definitions
DD Form 214: Military discharge paperwork that shows a person's employment position and dates of service.
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