| Title: |
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness and Loan Repayment Programs. CRS Report R43571, Version 10. Updated |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Hegji, Alexandra; Smole, David P.; Heisler, Elayne J.; Library of Congress, Congressional Research Service (CRS) |
| Source: |
Congressional Research Service. 2018. |
| Availability: |
Congressional Research Service. Web site: https://crsreports.congress.gov/ |
| Peer Reviewed: |
N |
| Page Count: |
132 |
| Publication Date: |
2018 |
| Intended Audience: |
Policymakers |
| Document Type: |
Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Student Loan Programs; Loan Repayment; Federal Legislation; Incentives; Debt (Financial); Educational History; Federal Programs; Educational Legislation; Higher Education; Federal Aid; Income; Employment; Government Employees; Immigrants; Citizenship; Grants; Costs; Government Role; College Students |
| Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: |
Public Health Service Act; Higher Education Act 1965; Family Education Loan Program |
| Abstract: |
This report identifies and describes federal student loan forgiveness and loan repayment programs that are currently authorized by federal law. It provides brief, summary descriptions of identified programs. These program descriptions are intended to provide policymakers with general information about the purpose of existing programs and how they are designed to operate. Readers interested in comprehensive details about a particular program are encouraged to refer to additional resources, including federal statutes, regulations, and agency guidance. Citations are provided for the various programs identified in this report. |
| Abstractor: |
ERIC |
| Entry Date: |
2019 |
| Accession Number: |
ED593509 |
| Database: |
ERIC |