Trump administration narrows public service loan forgiveness scope, bars groups with substantial illegal purpose

The US Department of Education has finalized a major overhaul of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) programme, narrowing eligibility to exclude organizations involved in unlawful activities such as aiding illegal immigration or supporting terrorism. Rooted in a March 2025 executive order, the ruleeffective July 1, 2026aims to realign PSLF benefits with lawful, community-focused public service.