Federal Judge Removes Employer Attestation Requirement for Student Loan Forgiveness

A federal judge's decision on June 30, 2026, has led the Department of Education to remove a specific employer attestation statement from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) application. This change impacts student loan borrowers seeking PSLF by simplifying the application process. Employers are no longer required to attest to their activities not having a 'substantial illegal purpose.'