LRAP Minnesota

08/17/2026

If you’re pursuing Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), you may have seen some concerning headlines—or noticed that the qualifying payment count in your own account changed.

Here’s what we know right now:

Recent media reports say the Department of Education is reviewing PSLF records and rolling back some credit that had previously been given to borrowers. Some borrowers have reported seeing months disappear from their qualifying payment counts.

There are still important unanswered questions about who will ultimately be affected and which previously credited months may be changed.

So what can borrowers do right now?

**𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.**

Keep copies of your:

• PSLF forms and employment certifications
• Payment histories
• Previous qualifying-payment counts
• Notices from Federal Student Aid
• Communications with your loan servicer

If your payment count changes, save a screenshot or other record showing what you see.

And keep checking Federal Student Aid for official updates rather than assuming that a change on your dashboard is necessarily the final word on your PSLF progress.

We know how stressful this uncertainty can be for people who have built careers and made financial decisions around the promise of PSLF.

LRAP Minnesota will continue following these developments and sharing information that can help public interest lawyers navigate what comes next.

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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