Every month, HESC’s “Question and Answer” Web feature includes the most interesting question presented to the Office of Counsel and Regulatory Compliance staff.

This month’s winning question is as follows:

If a student borrows a Graduate/Professional PLUS Loan (GPPL), is the loan eligible for Teacher Loan Forgiveness (TLF)?

No. GPPL and Parent PLUS loans are not eligible for TLF. Loans that are eligible for forgiveness are Federal Stafford Loans (subsidized and unsubsidized), Federal Direct Loans (subsidized and unsubsidized), and any portion of a Federal Consolidation Loan or Federal Direct Consolidation Loan that was used to pay off an eligible Federal Stafford Loan or Direct Loan.

Questions regarding this guidance should be directed to the Office of Counsel and Regulatory Compliance at 518- 473-3986, or toll-free at 1-866-431-HESC (1-866-431-4372); press 6, or, askpolicy@hesc.org.