In researching CSU loan forgiveness programs through CFA, it was determined that loan forgiveness on Direct Loans extends to any public education employee through the following program: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/publi…
Whereas faculty in K-12 as well as in the California State University system currently can arrange for loan forgiveness for some educational loans for subsequently teaching in those two segments of public education, and
Whereas opportunities for a wider range of students to pursue higher education and become community college faculty would be enhanced by such educational loan forgiveness for community college teaching,
Resolved that the Academic Senate direct the Executive Committee to work with the appropriate organizations and agencies to pursue extension of educational loan forgiveness programs to those who choose to become community college faculty members as their profession.