DOJ Tinkers with Lawyer Loan Repayment Form Again
Published Date: 10/7/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Justice is updating its online application for the Attorney Student Loan Repayment Program. This change affects DOJ attorneys who want to apply for help paying back their student loans. They’re asking for public feedback by December 7, 2026, to make sure the process is easy, clear, and efficient—no extra hassle or hidden costs!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Electronic ASLRP Application and Time Burden
If you are a Department of Justice attorney applying for the Attorney Student Loan Repayment Program (ASLRP), you will use a form-fillable, electronically submitted application. The Department estimates about 180 new applicants a year (2 hours each) and up to 100 renewal applicants a year (30 minutes each), for a total estimated respondent burden of 410 hours annually.
Documentation Required for Eligibility Review
If you apply, you must provide information about your qualifying federal student loans and justify eligibility under 5 U.S.C. 5379 and 5 CFR part 537 (e.g., high/unique qualifications, special departmental need, recruitment/retention difficulty). Your Human Resources office will review your submission and it will be forwarded to a five-member DOJ selection panel for final consideration.
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