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Why PPP Forgiveness Does Not Mean EIDL Forgiveness

PPP borrowers may be eligible for a formal forgiveness process; COVID EIDL borrowers remain responsible for repayment under current SBA guidance.

Reviewed July 18, 2026 · educational information
Direct answer

PPP and COVID EIDL are different programs. SBA provides PPP forgiveness forms and a borrower process for eligible PPP loans. SBA's current COVID EIDL pages instead describe repayment, servicing, payment assistance, and collection—not a general EIDL forgiveness application.

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