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Does your current or past employer qualify you for public service loan forgiveness?

Government

Teachers, Public Nurses, City Employees

501(c)(3) non-profit organizations
Cerain other non-profit organizations
Private, for-profit employers

IMPORTANT: If your employer does not show up in the search result, they may still be eligible. If your employer does not show up but you believe your employer qualifies you should proceed with the PSLF process.

Step 1

How to verify your employers eligibility?

Watch an info video here or see the instructions below.

1

Go to the federal government's PSLF Employer Search Tool

2

Search for your employers by entering their Employer Identification Number (EIN).

TIP: You can find your employer’s EIN on your W-2, by asking your Human Resources department, or by searching online. You can also check the IRS Employer Identification Number search tool. All employers, including the government, should have an EIN number.

3

The results will indicate whether the employer is eligible or ineligible. 

Have more questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions. 

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