NASA Headquarters' Directives | |
HQPR 3000.1 Effective Date: May 24, 2016 Expiration Date: May 24, 2021 Responsible Office: LE |
Student Loan Repayment Program Plan |
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PREFACE
P.1 PURPOSE
a. 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) 5379 authorizes
agencies to set up their own student loan repayment program
to attract or retain highly qualified employees
b. This instruction provides policy and guidance for
implementing the Student Loan Repayment Program. This
program is intended to facilitate the recruitment and
retention of highly-qualified employees by allowing
agencies to repay part or all of their Federally insured
student loans.
c. This HQPR establishes the procedures and
responsibilities for conducting the Student Loan Repayment
Program in accordance with Agency and Headquarters
management requirements. It provides guidance for managers
and employees
P.2 APPLICABILITY
The Headquarters policy is applicable to civil service
employees or job candidates (as defined by 5 U.S.C. 2105)
who are highly qualified based upon a written determination
that the superior or unique qualifications of the employee
or special need of the Agency for the employee's services
makes it essential to recruit or retain the employee.
P.3 AUTHORITY
a. Student Loan Repayments, 5 U.S.C. 5379
b. Repayment of Student Loans, 5 CFR Part 537
P.4 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS AND FORMS
a. NPR 3530.1, Student Loan Repayment Program
P.8 MEASUREMENTS/VERIFICATION
The Headquarters Human Resources Management Division
prepares annual reports on the use of Student Loan
Repayment Program for use by the Office of Human Capital
Management and the Office of Personnel Management.
P.9 CANCELLATION
None
NOTE: The SLRP is not an entitlement and is
to be used to the extent that is necessary for effective
recruitment and retention purposes.