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FILE- In this Sept. 30, 2017, file photo, people attend the WGU Texas annual commencement ceremony at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas. The public service loan forgiveness program was created to encourage people to take jobs to help the greater good without financially crippling themselves. These positions often require higher education but pay modest wages, such as teaching, social work, public health or law enforcement. (Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-Statesman via AP, File) — (Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-Statesman via AP, File)

Benefits

OPM clarifies how agencies can help feds apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness waiver by Oct. 31 deadline

A waiver temporarily broadening federal employees’ eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program will expire on Oct. 31.

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Education Dept sets deadline for Public Service Loan Forgiveness waiver

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Federal loan forgiveness program too complicated for intended users