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Federal Teacher Loan Forgiveness
Every year TEA submits a list of teacher shortage areas by subject matter and a list of designated low-income schools to the U.S. Department of Education. Teachers with certain types of student loans may qualify for partial loan forgiveness, deferment, or cancellation benefits.
- Read the eligibility requirements for the Federal Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program.
- If you are eligible, fill out the Teacher Loan Forgiveness application on the Federal Student Aid website.
- Submit your completed and signed document to compensation@springisd.org to finish the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Certification section.
- Please allow 48-72 hours from receipt of the document for processing, the certified application will be returned to the employee once completed.
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Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer.
- Read the eligibility requirements for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- If you are eligible, fill out the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employment Certification Form on the Federal Student Aid website.
- Submit your completed and signed document to compensation@springisd.org to finish the Employer Certification section.
- Please allow 48-72 hours from receipt of the document for processing, the certified application will be returned to the employee once completed.
