William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program
Abstract
The Secretary proposes to amend the regulations on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program under 34 CFR 685.219 to exclude employers that engage in activities that have a substantial illegal purpose. The proposed regulations would prevent taxpayer-funded PSLF benefits from being improperly provided to individuals who are employed by organizations that engage in activities that have a substantial illegal purpose. These proposed changes are intended to improve the administration of the PSLF program and provide protection for taxpayers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2025-15665 Federal Register document?
Document 2025-15665 is a Proposed Rule published by the Department of Education in the Federal Register on August 18, 2025. The Secretary proposes to amend the regulations on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program under 34 CFR 685.219 to exclude employers that engage in activities that have a substantial illegal purpose. The proposed regulations would prevent taxpayer-funded PSLF benefits from being improperly provided to individuals who are employed by organizations that engage in activities that have a substantial illegal purpose. These proposed changes are intended to improve the administration of the PSLF program and provide protection for taxpayers. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/18/2025-15665/william-d-ford-federal-direct-loan-direct-loan-program.
Is document 2025-15665 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2025-15665 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.