; and (III) after rounding the number determined under subclause (II) to the nearest whole number, deem that number of equivalent monthly payment obligations to be qualifying monthly payment obligations on the Federal Direct Consolidation Loan. (C) Applicability of borrower protections and rights A borrower of one or more loans eligible for consolidation, including loans made under part B, who applies for and receives a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan shall receive all the protections and rights provided under subparagraphs (B) and (C) of paragraph (5) for the loan, and for any component loan, in the same manner as provided to any other borrower of a loan made under this part. (7) Notice of qualifying payment obligations (A) Initial notice Upon receiving any verbal or written contact by a borrower on or after July 1, 2019, expressing interest in the public service loan forgiveness program under this subsection, the Secretary, or an eligible lender or guaranty agency under part B, shall provide the borrower, by not later than 30 days after the contract, with a notice that— (i) explains the requirements of the program, including whether the borrower needs to consolidate some or all of the borrower's loans to receive forgiveness under this subsection; (ii) includes a copy of, or a link to, information about the certification of employment process described in paragraph (4); (iii) includes an estimate of the qualifying monthly payment obligations that would be satisfied by the borrower based on the borrower's payment history, as of the date of notice, if the borrower was a full-time employee of a qualifying employer and met the requirements of paragraph (2)