PSLF Chaos Reminds Us Why Nursing Students Deserve Better options

At Jurna, we keep a close eye on student loan policy — like PSFL — not just because it’s our business, but because it directly impacts the students we serve.

A controversial move by the U.S. Department of Education raised serious concerns for students planning careers in public service, especially future nurses like you. In a rushed, single-session rulemaking process, the Department proposed major changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program — changes that could make it harder for certain public interest workers to qualify, based not on what they do, but where they do it and who they do it for! 

That’s a big deal for many nursing students who plan to work in nonprofit hospitals, public health, or underserved communities. The promise of PSLF has helped guide countless students into mission-driven careers, but now that promise feels increasingly uncertain.

What PSFL Means for Nursing Students

If you're a junior or senior nursing student, you're already making long-term decisions about where you want to work and how you'll manage student loans. And if PSLF has been part of your plan, this latest news may feel unsettling.

Here’s the problem: every new administration can change the rules. And when student loan relief depends on a 10-year government program, even small political shifts can mean big financial consequences, through no fault of your own.

HOW Jurna OFFERS A Stable Path

We get it — you didn’t go into nursing to decode government policy. You chose this field because you want to care for people. We believe your financing plan should be just as mission-driven, and built on something more predictable than politics.

At Jurna, we offer a different kind of financing. Financing that you calculate:

• Clear, up-front terms  — Earnings based financing for nurses based on a percentage of what you earn when you are earning. 
• Flexibility — You pay when you earn with no principal accumulating interest. Because life (and healthcare) don’t follow timelines.
• Support you can trust —  advisors who speak to students directly and terms that are routing for your success

While the idea of PSLF is great, it is vulnerable to changing rules. Jurna is built around your goals and your future. Whether you're heading into public health, a nonprofit hospital, or another service-based career, you deserve financing that works as hard as you do.

Our Commitment

We’re not just here to fund your education — we’re here to help you navigate it. That means keeping you informed, advocating for transparency, and building financing options that honor the path you're choosing.

To all the future nurses out there: you shouldn’t have to rely on Washington to follow through on its promises. Let’s build something more reliable — together. 

Jurna is currently open to Nursing students at Marshall University entering their senior year. Next year, we plan to expand to more campuses. If you are interested, go ahead and get qualified. That lets us know so we can bring our program to you.