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In reply to the discussion: Hot damn: Biden rolls out Medicare and student debt proposals [View all]questionseverything
(11,508 posts)60. wc to du...this article has some info to be aware of
https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackfriedman/2019/01/03/student-loan-forgiveness-data/#742c970c68d0
1. Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Requirements
It's not as simple as saying you "work" in public service.
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is a federal program that forgives federal student loans for borrowers who are employed full-time (more than 30 hours per week) in an eligible federal, state or local public service job or 501(c)(3) nonprofit job who make 120 eligible on-time payments.
The Trump Administration wants to end public service loan forgiveness and has advocated for a simpler, income-driven repayment plan.
2. Complete the Employment Certification Form
In addition to meeting the requirements for public service loan forgiveness, you must complete the Employment Certification Form.
How often should you submit the employment certification form for public service loan forgiveness?
You should submit this form to the U.S. Department of Education:
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and of course democrats will have to clean up trumps mess in this department too but at least we know democrats had a good plan in place at one time and will again!
1. Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Requirements
It's not as simple as saying you "work" in public service.
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is a federal program that forgives federal student loans for borrowers who are employed full-time (more than 30 hours per week) in an eligible federal, state or local public service job or 501(c)(3) nonprofit job who make 120 eligible on-time payments.
The Trump Administration wants to end public service loan forgiveness and has advocated for a simpler, income-driven repayment plan.
2. Complete the Employment Certification Form
In addition to meeting the requirements for public service loan forgiveness, you must complete the Employment Certification Form.
How often should you submit the employment certification form for public service loan forgiveness?
You should submit this form to the U.S. Department of Education:
///////////////////////////////////////////////
and of course democrats will have to clean up trumps mess in this department too but at least we know democrats had a good plan in place at one time and will again!
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Offer it to all young people as they enter the workforce and keep them on it as they age
csziggy
Apr 2020
#7
If you are 60 making $125 k maybe you can get your own healthcare . I wonder if there will
lunasun
Apr 2020
#62
well said, I can never figure out why people continue to put down bernie supporters
yaesu
Apr 2020
#39
i think what we have to concentrate on is biden's actions,not his supporters
questionseverything
Apr 2020
#43
the kind of ideas announced today can really build excitement and unity
questionseverything
Apr 2020
#106
Gradually lowering the age for Medicare eligibility is the only way to get from where we are
SoonerPride
Apr 2020
#8
I did get a subsidy on mine but I don't see how that guy is paying $1200 per month...
Bengus81
Apr 2020
#113
she is a detail person...let joe provide the big picture,let liz get it done!
questionseverything
Apr 2020
#42
Doctors and lawyers are also more likely to have significant student debt.
meadowlander
Apr 2020
#75
Cancelling all existing student debt would essentially pay for itself over 10-15 years
meadowlander
Apr 2020
#82
Good to see Joe isn't taking any chances and not taking anything for granted. nt
Quixote1818
Apr 2020
#59
Can you take Medicare before 65 ? Or do you mean for disabled they get less healthcare? Or that
lunasun
Apr 2020
#114
And you can be sure that the insurance industry lined Lieberman's pockets in gold. nt
ooky
Apr 2020
#104
Were you awake when Joe pushed the ACA through? You have any idea what's really in that?
Hekate
Apr 2020
#108
people that are unemployed should be able to get medicaid or a fully subsided premium
questionseverything
Apr 2020
#111
honestly i feel his student loan forgival is too generous and his healthcare too lean but
questionseverything
Apr 2020
#117