U.S. Department of Education Appeals Decision Striking Down Public Service Loan Forgiveness Final Rule

The Department of Education has appealed a federal court's decision to vacate the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Final Rule, which would have allowed the department to deny eligibility for the program to public service workers whose employers were found to have a 'substantial illegal purpose.' The appeal to the First Circuit Court of Appeals means the vacatur remains in effect while the case is pending, directly impacting public service workers and the student loan program.