Prosecuting Attorney Cancellation

Prosecuting attorneys whose primary responsibilities are to prosecute criminal cases on behalf of public law enforcement agencies are eligible for cancellation benefits. Full-time attorneys employed in federal public defender organizations or community defender organizations, are now also eligible.

For purposes of this cancellation

• A community defender organization is a defender organization established in accordance with section 3006A(g)(2)(B) of Title 18, United States Code. 34 CFR 674.51(e)
• A federal public defender organization is a defender organization established in accordance with section 3006A(g)(2)(A) of Title 18, United States Code.

Cancellations are for eligible service that includes August 14, 2008, or begins on or after that date, regardless of whether information on the expansion of the cancellation category appears on the borrower’s promissory note.

The cancellation rate for each completed year of service is as follows:

• 15% of the original principal loan amount plus accrued interest for the first and second years of service.
• 20% of the original principal loan amount plus accrued interest for the third and fourth years of service.
• 30% of the original principal loan amount plus accrued interest for the fifth year of service.

Maximum Amount Canceled – Up to 100%

Download Request for Cancellation