Forgiveness Programs for Teachers

Several state and federal loan forgiveness programs are available for teachers, and each has its own eligibility requirements. Please visit the websites indicated to learn more about or to apply for each program.

Note: This is not an exhaustive list; other loan forgiveness programs may be available.

Program	Applications and Forms
Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program	Visit https://studentaid.ed.gov/types/grants-scholarships/teach to learn more or apply.
Federal Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program	Download the application (PDF). You may also postpone payment (PDF) while you qualify for forgiveness.
Federal Perkins Loan Teacher Program	Visit www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov/tc to learn more or apply.
Teach Iowa Scholars Program	Visit www.iowacollegeaid.gov to learn more or apply.
Iowa Teacher Shortage Loan Forgiveness Program	Visit www.iowacollegeaid.gov to learn more or apply.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness	Visit www.studentaid.ed.gov/publicservice to learn more or apply.

Compare programs (PDF).

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