Other Profession-Related Loan Cancellation Programs

The Department of Education administers a loan-forgiveness program for certain child care providers with FFELs or Direct Loans.[1] Under this program, borrowers who have received an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or child care and who are providing full-time child care services that serve certain low-income communities are eligible for forgiveness of up to 100% of their total eligible loans. Only loans made after October 7, 1998, qualify. In January 2004, the Department of Education published the application for this cancellation program.[2]

The 2008 HEA reauthorization law created a number of new job-related cancellation programs, including loan forgiveness for service in areas of national need and limited loan repayment for civil legal assistance attorneys. Under the civil repayment program, attorneys may be awarded up to $6,000 in repayment assistance in 2010 and may be prioritized to receive assistance in future years if Congress continues to fund the program.[3]

[1] See 67 Fed. Reg. 55385 (Aug. 29, 2002).
[2] U.S. Dep’t of Educ., Dear Colleague Letter GEN-04-01 (Jan. 2004). The form is available on the Department of Education’s website at www.ed.gov
[3] For requirements and application procedures, see 75 Fed. Reg. 38999 (July 7, 2010).

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Other Profession-Related Loan Cancellation Programs

The Department of Education administers a loan-forgiveness program for certain child care providers with FFELs or Direct Loans.[1] Under this program, borrowers who have received an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or child care and who are providing full-time child care services that serve certain low-income communities are eligible for forgiveness of up to 100% of their total eligible loans. Only loans made after October 7, 1998, qualify. In January 2004, the Department of Education published the application for this cancellation program.[2]

The 2008 HEA reauthorization law created a number of new job-related cancellation programs, including loan forgiveness for service in areas of national need and limited loan repayment for civil legal assistance attorneys. Under the civil repayment program, attorneys may be awarded up to $6,000 in repayment assistance in 2010 and may be prioritized to receive assistance in future years if Congress continues to fund the program.[3]

[1] See 67 Fed. Reg. 55385 (Aug. 29, 2002).
[2] U.S. Dep’t of Educ., Dear Colleague Letter GEN-04-01 (Jan. 2004). The form is available on the Department of Education’s website at www.ed.gov
[3] For requirements and application procedures, see 75 Fed. Reg. 38999 (July 7, 2010).

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Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 854-6342 (Office)
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Other Profession-Related Loan Cancellation Programs

The Department of Education administers a loan-forgiveness program for certain child care providers with FFELs or Direct Loans.[1] Under this program, borrowers who have received an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or child care and who are providing full-time child care services that serve certain low-income communities are eligible for forgiveness of up to 100% of their total eligible loans. Only loans made after October 7, 1998, qualify. In January 2004, the Department of Education published the application for this cancellation program.[2]

The 2008 HEA reauthorization law created a number of new job-related cancellation programs, including loan forgiveness for service in areas of national need and limited loan repayment for civil legal assistance attorneys. Under the civil repayment program, attorneys may be awarded up to $6,000 in repayment assistance in 2010 and may be prioritized to receive assistance in future years if Congress continues to fund the program.[3]

[1] See 67 Fed. Reg. 55385 (Aug. 29, 2002).
[2] U.S. Dep’t of Educ., Dear Colleague Letter GEN-04-01 (Jan. 2004). The form is available on the Department of Education’s website at www.ed.gov
[3] For requirements and application procedures, see 75 Fed. Reg. 38999 (July 7, 2010).

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Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program

Teachers who are full time and work five (5) consecutive years in certain schools that serve low income families are eligible to erase $5,000.00 of their federal student loans.

Math or Science teachers in eligible secondary schools and special education teachers in eligible elementary or secondary schools are allowed to erase up to $17,500.00 of their student loans in return for five (5) consecutive years of employment in certain schools that serve low income families.

The Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program under the FFEL Program and the Direct Loan Program apply only to borrowers with no outstanding loan balances as of October 1, 1998, or later.

FFEL and Direct Loan borrowers are not eligible for the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program if their loans are in default status. If a borrower is in default status, it is imperative that they get out of default status by taking advantage of the Income Based Repayment (IBR) Program in order to establish their eligibility to participate in the loan forgiveness program.

It is important to note that teachers can take advantage of multiple loan forgiveness programs simultaneously. For example, teachers can apply for the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program and the Public Service Forgiveness Program at the same time.

Check the following website for more information:

http://ibrinfo.org/

http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/attachments/siteresources/LoanForgivenessv4.pdf

http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/attachments/siteresources/PSLF_QAs_final_02%2012%2010.pdf


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Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program

Teachers who are full time and work five (5) consecutive years in certain schools that serve low income families are eligible to erase $5,000.00 of their federal student loans.

Math or Science teachers in eligible secondary schools and special education teachers in eligible elementary or secondary schools are allowed to erase up to $17,500.00 of their student loans in return for five (5) consecutive years of employment in certain schools that serve low income families.

The Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program under the FFEL Program and the Direct Loan Program apply only to borrowers with no outstanding loan balances as of October 1, 1998, or later.

FFEL and Direct Loan borrowers are not eligible for the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program if their loans are in default status. If a borrower is in default status, it is imperative that they get out of default status by taking advantage of the Income Based Repayment (IBR) Program in order to establish their eligibility to participate in the loan forgiveness program.

It is important to note that teachers can take advantage of multiple loan forgiveness programs simultaneously. For example, teachers can apply for the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program and the Public Service Forgiveness Program at the same time.

Check the following website for more information:

http://ibrinfo.org/

http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/attachments/siteresources/LoanForgivenessv4.pdf

http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/attachments/siteresources/PSLF_QAs_final_02%2012%2010.pdf


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Loan Forgiveness Program

This program is available to all borrowers who work in public service jobs for ten (10) years and participate in a eligible repayment plan (IBR or ICR). The remaining balance of the student loan (principal and interest) is forgiven after ten years of public service is completed.

The program applies only to Direct Loans which encompasses Stafford, Plus, and Consolidation loans. Some borrowers may find it advantageous to consolidate their direct loans with their non-direct federal government loans in order to take advantage of this benefit.

Borrowers with non-direct loans should consolidate with direct loans as soon as possible because only payments made through the Direct Loan Program count towards the ten year forgiveness period. Borrowers who have previously consolidated their loans are eligible to reconsolidate their loans (combine direct loans with non-direct loans) to take advantage of this loan forgiveness program.

In order to qualify, borrowers must not be in default and must have made 120 payments on their loans after October 1, 2007. Payments can made through any of the eligible repayment plans (IBR or ICR). Borrowers must be employed in a public service job at the time of the forgiveness.

Jobs with federal, state, local, or tribal government organizations, public child or family service agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or universities should be considered "public service jobs."

Borrowers who are working for organizations that provide any of the following services should qualify: Law Enforcement, Public Interest, Military service, Public safety, childhood education, public health care occupations, and public education.

It is important to note that the loan forgiveness is based upon the employer's eligibility, not the type of job. Anyone working full time for a qualifying employer, regardless of his or her job, may qualify. There is no requirement that borrowers must work in the same public service job for the entire ten year period.

Check the following website for more information:
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/attachments/siteresources/LoanForgivenessv4.pdf
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/attachments/siteresources/PSLF_QAs_final_02%2012%2010.pdf

Loan Forgiveness Program

This program is available to all borrowers who work in public service jobs for ten (10) years and participate in a eligible repayment plan (IBR or ICR). The remaining balance of the student loan (principal and interest) is forgiven after ten years of public service is completed.

The program applies only to Direct Loans which encompasses Stafford, Plus, and Consolidation loans. Some borrowers may find it advantageous to consolidate their direct loans with their non-direct federal government loans in order to take advantage of this benefit.

Borrowers with non-direct loans should consolidate with direct loans as soon as possible because only payments made through the Direct Loan Program count towards the ten year forgiveness period. Borrowers who have previously consolidated their loans are eligible to reconsolidate their loans (combine direct loans with non-direct loans) to take advantage of this loan forgiveness program.

In order to qualify, borrowers must not be in default and must have made 120 payments on their loans after October 1, 2007. Payments can made through any of the eligible repayment plans (IBR or ICR). Borrowers must be employed in a public service job at the time of the forgiveness.

Jobs with federal, state, local, or tribal government organizations, public child or family service agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or universities should be considered "public service jobs."

Borrowers who are working for organizations that provide any of the following services should qualify: Law Enforcement, Public Interest, Military service, Public safety, childhood education, public health care occupations, and public education.

It is important to note that the loan forgiveness is based upon the employer's eligibility, not the type of job. Anyone working full time for a qualifying employer, regardless of his or her job, may qualify. There is no requirement that borrowers must work in the same public service job for the entire ten year period.

Check the following website for more information:
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/attachments/siteresources/LoanForgivenessv4.pdf
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/attachments/siteresources/PSLF_QAs_final_02%2012%2010.pdf

Loan Forgiveness Program

This program is available to all borrowers who work in public service jobs for ten (10) years and participate in a eligible repayment plan (IBR or ICR). The remaining balance of the student loan (principal and interest) is forgiven after ten years of public service is completed.

The program applies only to Direct Loans which encompasses Stafford, Plus, and Consolidation loans. Some borrowers may find it advantageous to consolidate their direct loans with their non-direct federal government loans in order to take advantage of this benefit.

Borrowers with non-direct loans should consolidate with direct loans as soon as possible because only payments made through the Direct Loan Program count towards the ten year forgiveness period. Borrowers who have previously consolidated their loans are eligible to reconsolidate their loans (combine direct loans with non-direct loans) to take advantage of this loan forgiveness program.

In order to qualify, borrowers must not be in default and must have made 120 payments on their loans after October 1, 2007. Payments can made through any of the eligible repayment plans (IBR or ICR). Borrowers must be employed in a public service job at the time of the forgiveness.

Jobs with federal, state, local, or tribal government organizations, public child or family service agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or universities should be considered "public service jobs."

Borrowers who are working for organizations that provide any of the following services should qualify: Law Enforcement, Public Interest, Military service, Public safety, childhood education, public health care occupations, and public education.

It is important to note that the loan forgiveness is based upon the employer's eligibility, not the type of job. Anyone working full time for a qualifying employer, regardless of his or her job, may qualify. There is no requirement that borrowers must work in the same public service job for the entire ten year period.

Check the following website for more information:
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/attachments/siteresources/LoanForgivenessv4.pdf
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/attachments/siteresources/PSLF_QAs_final_02%2012%2010.pdf