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Teacher Loan Forgiveness
Wondering whether you can get your federal student loans forgiven for your service as a teacher?Loan Forgiveness is for all teachers in our district. Learn about the forgiveness program below to see whether you qualify.
Under the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program, if you teach full-time for five complete and consecutive academic years in a low-income school or educational service agency, and meet other qualifications, you may be eligible for forgiveness of up to $17,500 on your Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans and your Subsidized and Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans.
- What are the eligibility requirements?
- Who is considered a teacher?
- Am I a highly qualified teacher?
- How do I know if I’m teaching at a low-income school or educational service agency?
The links below will provide additional information about Teacher Loan Forgiveness.