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Finalist Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The following FAQs pertain to Finalists. Please check back for any updates. 

1. How do I update my contact information?
2. When will the Job Fair be held?
3. Are Finalists required to attend the Job Fair?
4. Are applicants who are selected as Finalists guaranteed a Federal job?
5. How do Finalists learn about possible Federal Agency PMF hiring opportunities? Where are the positions located?
6. Do Federal Agencies reimburse PMFs for their relocation costs upon appointment?
7. Do Federal Agencies provide Student Loan Repayment or Loan Forgiveness for Fellows?
8. How long do Finalists have to obtain an appointment as a Fellow?

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1. How do I update my contact information?

Finalists can log in to the Information Worksheet page to update their information. If it is your first time logging in to the system, review the instructions found under the Become a PMF\Current Finalists webpage. You should also maintain current contact information on your on-line resume. 

2. When will the Job Fair be held? 

The Job Fair is typically held a few weeks after selecting Finalists in order to give Finalists ample time to make travel arrangements. However, this timeline may change from year to year. When the PMF Program Office has tentative dates for any event, a notice will be posted on the News & Events and all relevant parties will be sent a broadcast email. 

3. Are Finalists required to attend the Job Fair? 

No, Finalists are not required to attend the Job Fair. However, it is strongly recommended for Finalists to attend as it is a great opportunity to meet agency hiring officials, PMF Program Office staff, current Fellows, former Fellows and other Finalists. Job Fairs in the past have had over 80 Federal Agencies represented and resulted the bulk of PMF appointments. Many agencies also conduct interviews prior to, during, and after the Job Fair. 

4. Are applicants who are selected as Finalists guaranteed a Federal job? 

5. How do Finalists learn about possible Federal Agency PMF hiring opportunities? Where are the positions located? 

PMF positions are posted to an on-line job bank, the PMF Projected Positions System (PPS), on the PMF website throughout the year (see Job Search). In addition, a Job Fair conducted exclusively for Finalists is held in the Washington, DC, metro area soon after Finalists are notified. Federal Agency representatives attend the Job Fair and discuss their PMF hiring opportunities with Finalists who attend. Finalists do not have to attend the Job Fair to secure a PMF appointment, but the Job Fair is an excellent source of Federal Agency contacts for Finalists. Many agencies will review resumes and contact Finalists directly to arrange phone interviews, schedule interviews during the Job Fair, and/or to make appointment offers. Agencies are not required to post positions in the PPS and not all agencies participate at the Job Fair. 

Most PMF appointments are located in the Washington, DC, metro area. Agencies will post available positions in the geographic locations they have a need to fill. Finalists will be able to search for available positions by geographic location and agencies will be able to search Finalist resumes by geographic employment preference. 

6. Do Federal Agencies reimburse PMFs for their relocation costs upon appointment? 

Each Federal Agency determines whether it will pay relocation costs. Finalists should inquire with participating agencies before accepting an appointment offer. 

7. Do Federal Agencies provide Student Loan Repayment or Loan Forgiveness for Fellows? 

Federal Agencies are authorized to repay student loans under the Federal Student Loan Repayment Program, as provided for in Part 537 of Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations. The amount paid by the agency is subject to the following maximum limits: (1) $10,000 per employee per calendar year, and (2) a total of $60,000 per employee. Presidential Management Fellows are eligible to receive student loan repayments; however, these programs are agency-specific. Finalists should ask the hiring agency if it participates in this program when interviewing for appointments. Additional information about the Federal Student Loan Repayment Program can be found at www.opm.gov/oca/pay/StudentLoan/ . 

Information about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness can be found at studentaid.ed.gov . 

8. How long do Finalists have to obtain an appointment as a Fellow? 

Finalists in the PMF Program may be appointed at any time during the twelve-month period immediately following the official announcement of their selection as a Finalist. For example, if Finalists are named on January 24th, then they have until January 24th of the following year to be appointed as a Fellow. 

UPDATED: 01-23-2012, 11:35 AM (ET)