LRAP Minnesota

05/26/2026

Public Service Loan Forgiveness continues to be a lifeline for so many public interest attorneys and public service professionals — and right now, staying informed matters more than ever.

We’re proud to share this timely article on PSLF, co-written with Legal Aid - Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid's Heather Vlieger, whose longtime leadership and advocacy in public interest helped shape this important discussion.

The article highlights key developments, ongoing uncertainty surrounding PSLF, and why these protections remain critical for people committed to serving their communities.

If you work in legal aid, government, or other nonprofits, this is worth the read.

https://mnbars.org/?pg=BenchBarofMinnesota&pubAction=viewIssue&pubIssueID=69276&pubIssueItemID=459573

04/14/2026

Last call to register for Wednesday's free CLE!

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04/01/2026

LRAP Minnesota is celebrating 35 years this month!

Since 1991, legal aid lawyers across Minnesota have had support as they serve communities seeking safety, stability, and access to justice.

Here are a few ways to celebrate and connect this April:

📝 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃 a free PSLF CLE → https://mnbars.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=320981

✅ 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘 for loan repayment assistance → www.lrapmn.org

❤️ 𝐆𝐈𝐕𝐄 in support of the next 35 years → https://secure.givelively.org/donate/loan-repayment-assistance-program-of-minnesota/happy-birthday-lrap

No matter how you engage, we are so grateful for your connection to this community.

How will you take part this month?

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11/21/2025

We hope you were inspired by our email series featuring our recipient, Tracy, and know that every dollar you give funds current and future leaders committed to serving low income clients throughout the state. Thank you to everyone who supported us on Give to the Max Day.

09/22/2025

We honor the life of Elizabeth Fors, who passed away last week. She was a vital member of our Minneapolis legal community, as well as an LRAP board member since 2019.

If you would like to join Liz's celebration of life or donate to charity, more details can be found in the obituary below.

Thank you, Liz. 🙏

Fors, Elizabeth M. Liz Age 51, beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend passed away September 16, 2025. Preceded in death by father Robert Fors and dog Mazie. Liz graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in communications in 1996. She then began work as a television sports producer

09/18/2025

LRAP Minnesota joined other nonprofits around the country to submit a public comment on the proposed rule to amend the regulations on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. PSLF forgives student loans once certain public service employees meet rigorous requirements.

Changes to PSLF would harm our organization and the recipients we serve. As we stated in the comment, "Legal aid attorneys rely on the promise of PSLF when they take and remain in relatively low-paying legal aid jobs. Without assurances that PSLF program rules will remain consistent over the long term, attorneys will be unable to risk pursuing legal aid careers."

Special thanks to Heather Vlieger of Mid Minnesota Legal Aid (and formerly of LRAP) for assisting us in this effort.

The full comment can be viewed on our website lrapmn.org

Helping Minnesota legal aid attorneys repay their student loans

08/12/2025

Congrats to Heather Vlieger for paying off her student loans AND paying it forward to LRAP Minnesota and Legal Aid - Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid.

“Especially with the uncertainty of future federal funding, there’s a great need to fill the gap with donations from the legal community.”

Please visit our website if you'd like to join Heather in helping those in need gain access to justice. ➡️ lrapmn.org ⬅️

Read more about Heather in Bench+Bar of Minnesota from Minnesota State Bar Association.

https://mnbars.org/?pg=BenchBarofMinnesota&pubAction=viewIssue&pubIssueID=58473&pubIssueItemID=376684

Legal aid attorney Heather Vlieger recently paid off her law school student loans and decided to celebrate the occasion by donating to two important causes: the Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) of Minnesota and Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid’s (MMLA) Bowen Scholarship. 

03/30/2025

Applications for LRAP are open until May 1, 2025!

Please go to our website when you're ready to apply. (lrapmn.org)

01/06/2025

2025 will continue to be a difficult year for student loan borrowers. Stay tuned and thank you for your continued support!

11/22/2024

Thank you so much for your support of LRAP this Give to the Max Day! https://www.givemn.org/organization/