Allow participation in certain Fulbright programs to qualify for the repayment plan for public service employees
H.R. 8960118th Congress

Allow participation in certain Fulbright programs to qualify for the repayment plan for public service employees

Introduced in the HouseRep. Donald Beyer (D-VA-8)2 sections · 1 min read
Version: ih · Apr 20, 2026

Section 1. Repayment plan for public service employees

Section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

(5) Fulbright eligibility

For purposes of loan cancellation under this subsection, participation in a Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program or the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Program shall be treated as employment in a public service job.

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