Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
319
Days
April 30 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program

Description

The John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program in Louisiana provides for the payment of eligible educational loans (both Federal Family Education Loan Program and Federal Direct Loans) for state and federal public defenders and state prosecutors employed in Louisiana who agree to remain employed as public defenders and prosecutors for at least three years. Applicants must have an outstanding balance of at least $20,000 due on eligible student loans. Eligible loans include FFELP and Direct educational loan(s) (Federal Stafford loans, Graduate PLUS loans, federal consolidation loans) and Federal Perkins loans. Applicants must also be an attorney continually licensed...

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    Contact Deborah Paul
    Director of Scholarships and Grants
    deborah.paul@la.gov
    Tel: 225-219-7840
    Fax: 225-208-1496 Address 602 N. Fifth Street
    Baton Rouge, LA 70802