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.

1. What are the eligibility requirements?

2. Who is considered a teacher?

3. Am I a highly qualified teacher?

4. 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.

• NCDPI website listing under Federal Programs

WS/FCS Human Resources Web Page.