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%

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