H.R. 2527 · 109th Congress
Residents and Public Interest Attorneys Deferrment Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Rob Andrews
- Introduced
- 2005-05-23
- Latest action
- 2005-06-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
Summary
Residents and Public Interest Attorneys Deferment Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide, under the Federal Family Education Loan, Federal Direct Student Loan, and Perkins Loan programs, student loan repayment deferment for borrowers: (1) during a period of medical or dental internship or residency; (2) up to two years of serving in a public service fellowship with any public entity, such as service under certain provisions of the National and Community Service Act of 1990; or (3) up to two years of full-time employment as a public defender or prosecutor.