Public employees such as teachers, nurses, and social workers may lose eligibility for student loan forgiveness if their workplaces are accused of engaging in activities deemed “illegal,” under a new proposal from the Trump administration.
As per a report by The Times of India, the draft regulation, released on Friday, August 15, empowers the education secretary to determine whether a nonprofit or government entity can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Activities flagged as grounds for exclusion include providing gender-affirming care, supporting immigrants, or aiding groups with alleged ties to terrorism.
Background on PSLF
Established in 2007, the PSLF program cancels federal student debt for…