Student Loan Forgiveness/Repayment Programs | Federal Student Aid - United States Department Of Education

Not Applicable.

Eligibility

Varies by forgiveness program. Public Service Loan Forgiveness requires a minimum of 10 years (and 120 payments) of qualifying full-time employment. Teacher Loan Forgiveness requires five (5) full-time, consecutive years working in a low-income school. Income-driven payment forgiveness is generally 20-25 years and varies by type of loan. Other eligibility qualifications may apply for these programs.

Required documents

Will be requested as needed.

Hours

Same as site hours.

(888) 303-7818

Voice - voice | Loan Discharge and Forgiveness Customer Support

(800) 621-3115

Voice - voice | Default Resolution Group

(800) 433-3243

Voice - voice | Information Center 1-800-4-FED-AID

https://www.studentaid.gov

Languages

Spanish.

Application process

Call the office or visit the website for more information.

Fees

No fee to apply. No application needed for income-driven payment forgiveness.

Service area

United States

Description

Provides federal student loan forgiveness under special circumstances, such as working in a government or non-profit job, working as a teacher, or making income-driven payments for 20-25 years.

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Student Loan Forgiveness/Repayment Programs

Providing organization

Federal Student Aid - United States Department Of Education

Federal Student Aid's core mission is to ensure that all eligible individuals benefit from federal financial assistance—grants, loans, and work-study programs—for education beyond high school. The agency's Information Center answers student aid questions and provides free guidance including information about federal student aid programs, help completing the FAFSA, information about the process of determining financial need and awarding aid, and general information about federal student loans.