Teachers with federal student debt have some loan forgiveness program options: Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Teacher Loan Forgiveness, Perkins Loan cancellation for teachers, and state-sponsored student loan forgiveness programs. Know which ones you may be eligible for and learn tips for weighing the options.
Tips for Success
To get a parent or graduate PLUS loan, you can’t have an adverse credit history. If your PLUS loan application is denied based on the credit check results, don’t lose hope—you still have options. Find out how to get the money you need for school.
So you’ve submitted your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form and applied to schools. How do you know what to do when you start to receive your financial aid offers? Here’s what you need to know about aid offers and what steps to take next.
Are you unsure about applying for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)? Tens of billions of federal student loan debt have been forgiven under PSLF and Temporary Expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness (as of March 2024). Join the PSLF success stories with these four tips.
Learn what to do if an employee asks you to certify their employment and digitally sign their Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) form.
Learn how to fill out the IRS form 1098-E to deduct a portion of the interest you paid on your 2023 federal tax return if you made federal student loan payments last year.