We love to comb through success stories for PSLF on reddit.com/r/PSLF/! It looks like the more recent success stories have a faster turnaround time (1-2 months) compared to older ones (3-5 months). Here are some key takeaways:
- Make sure the full-time box is checked on your PSLF application. There seems to be a glitch on the pre-filled app.
- Login to FedLoan Servicing’s website to get early good news. They’ll send a paper letter later.
- Don’t freak out over auto-generated invitations to apply for PSLF after you’ve already applied.
- Regularly send in your ECF’s (Employment Certification Forms).
Here are the stories below:
(Timeframe to Forgiveness: 1 month)
(Timeframe to Forgiveness: ~2 months)
(Timeframe to Forgiveness: 2 months)
(Timeframe to Forgiveness: 3 months)
(Timeframe to Forgiveness: 1.5 months)
(Timeframe to Forgiveness: 1.5 months)
(Timeframe to Forgiveness: 2 months)
(Timeframe to Forgiveness: 3 months)
(Timeframe to Forgiveness: 5 months; This one is the longest)
(Timeframe to Forgiveness: 3 months)