Posted in Posts US Department of Education overhauls Public Service Loan Forgiveness program October 6, 2021 Leave a comment The US Department of Education announced major changes Wednesday to a federal student loan forgiveness program that the agency says could bring relief to more than 550,000 borrowers working in government and nonprofit sectors, including around 22,000 borrowers who will automatically be eligible for student loan forgiveness without needing to take additional steps. Favorite This!