Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

As a University of Texas at Austin employee, you may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. PSLF is a federal program that forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer.

To qualify for PSLF you must:

How to Submit the PSLF Form

Digital Signatures With the PSLF Help Tool

You may use the PSLF Help Tool To:

  • Complete your PSLF form
  • Send your form to HR Service Center at hrsc@austin.utexas.edu for the employer's digital signature (certifying your employment)
  • Electronically submit your form to the PSLF servicer for processing
  • More information can be found on the Federal Student Aid website

Manual PSLF Form

If you prefer not to use the PSLF Help Tool, you can download and print a blank PDF of the form, complete all sections, sign it, and have your employer(s) sign it.

When submitting this form to The University of Texas at Austin:

  • Please complete and sign page one of the PSLF form, omitting your social
  • Email your signed page one form to the HR Service Center at hrsc@austin.utexas.edu
  • Once your form has been completed, the HR Service Center will respond via email with your signed page 2. 
  • From there you will submit the form to MOHELA, the U.S. Department of Education's federal loan servicer for the PSLF Program.

Additional Resources

Note: The Limited PSLF Waiver Opportunity Ended on October 31, 2022. The normal program requirements for both PSLF and TEPSLF have resumed. More information can be found on the Federal Student Aid website.