John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program
Forecasted
John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program supports Massachusetts prosecutors and public defenders with educational loan repayment assistance to encourage entry into and retention in these professions.
Funder: Office of Grants and Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per calendar year; aggregate limit of $60,000 or eligible loan debt, whichever is less
Summary: Educational loan repayment assistance supports retention of eligible Massachusetts prosecutors and public defenders.
Key Information: Continuation funding is limited to SFY25 JRJ recipients still fulfilling their initial three-year service agreement; no new applicants.
Description
The John R. Justice (JRJ) Student Loan Repayment Program is a federally funded initiative administered in Massachusetts by the Office of Grants and Research (OGR). It pays eligible educational loans on behalf of selected prosecutors and public defenders, encouraging qualified attorneys to enter these professions and remain employed in them. This is personal educational debt assistance, not funding for research or project activities.
The continuation opportunity supports prior beneficiaries who remain in eligible Massachusetts employment and are still fulfilling their initial three-year service obligation. Eligible work includes criminal and juvenile delinquency prosecution or public defense, including qualifying supervision, education, and training. Awards are paid directly to loan servicers rather than beneficiaries.
