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Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program

Amount

$5,000 up to $17,500

Description

The Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program is intended to encourage individuals to enter and continue in the teaching profession. If you teach full-time for five complete and consecutive academic years in certain elementary and secondary schools and educational service agencies that serve low-income families, and meet other qualifications, you may be eligible for forgiveness of up to a combined total of $17,500 on Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans and your Subsidized and Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans.

For more information, visit Federal Student Aid Website or contact the Financial Aid Office.  

Eligibility

Loan forgiveness for individuals who teach five consecutive years and meet other criteria.

Scholarship Process