Overview
The purpose of the John R. Justice (JRJ) Student Loan Repayment Program is to encourage qualified individuals to enter into employment as prosecutors and public defenders and remain employed within their respective fields. The JRJ Student Loan Repayment Program is a federally-funded initiative that provides repayment of eligible educational loans on behalf of selected state and federal prosecutors and public defenders.
Annual payment amounts are dependent on the availability of federal funds for that year. The anticipated repayment benefits for each beneficiary cannot exceed $10,000.00 in a calendar year with a total aggregate not to exceed $60,000.00 or the current total of their eligible student loan debt, whichever is less.
Eligibility
This is a continuation grant. Eligibility is limited to recipients of SFY25 JRJ funding who remain in an eligible role as a prosecutor or public defender.
Additional eligibility requirements are outlined in the Availability of Grant Funds (AGF).
Key Dates and Materials
Key Dates:
AGF Posted: April 27, 2026
Deadline for FAQ Submission: May 8, 2026
Application Due: May 22, 2026
Award Notification (Tentative): June 2026
Application Materials:
John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program AGF
John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program Online Application
John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program - Proof of Loans
John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program - Employer Certification
John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program Beneficiary Service Agreement