Teachers, social workers, nurses, and other public workers risk losing student loan cancellation if their employer is linked to illegal activities under a new proposal.
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program has incentivized careers in the public sector, including work in hospitals, schools, local governments, and nonprofits. These cuts are coming at a time when there is a dire need for increased financial aid, as more students graduate with debt, not more obstacles to a livable wage.