Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Employment Certification
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program forgives the remaining balance on eligible Direct Loans after you make 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer.
Your employer must certify your employment to help determine your eligibility.
Key Information
Former NIH Employees
Working at Another Federal Agency
Contact your current agency's Human Resources office for instructions on certifying your employment.
No Longer in Federal Service
Contact the National Personnel Records Center for assistance.
- Email: [email protected]
- Fax: (618) 935-3014
- Mail: Civilian Personnel Record Center, Correspondence Section, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL 62295
Questions
For questions about NIH employment certification, email [email protected].
Resources
- Federal Employer Identification Numbers (EIN). Find the EIN for each federal agency whose employment you want certified.
- OPM: Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Certification of Federal Employment. Review OPM’s memorandum issued on October 24, 2022, outlining federal agency instructions for PSLF.
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