The State of Public Service Loan Forgiveness: What Physicians Need to Know Now
PSLF rules are changing in 2026. What doctors need to know about residency credit, the SAVE-to-RAP shift, and what to do right now.
Tony Colunga
Jun 25, 2026

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PSLF rules are changing in 2026. What doctors need to know about residency credit, the SAVE-to-RAP shift, and what to do right now.
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Tony Colunga
Jun 25, 2026

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SAVE was eliminated. RAP replaced it and qualifies for PSLF — the new Tiered Standard Plan does not. A physician placed on the wrong plan keeps paying every month and earns zero PSLF credit. Four pages, sourced, with the four things to check this month.
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