S. 2978 — Tribal College or University Teacher Loan Forgiveness Act

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Tribal College or University Teacher Loan Forgiveness Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for the cancellation of a specified percentage of the total amount of any Federal Perkins loan, Federal Family Education loan, or direct student loan for each year of employment (up to five) as a full-time teacher at a tribal college or university if the borrower is not in default on such loan. Prohibits a borrower from receiving, for the same service, such a benefit and a national service educational award.

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2000-07-27
Introduced in Senate
2000-07-27
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7892)
2000-07-27
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7893)

Tribal College or University Teacher Loan Forgiveness Act

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