WHO QUALIFIES FOR STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS?
Troy Holt, CFEI?
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Here’s every Student Loan person’s dream—you wake up one day to find all your student loan debt completely forgiven.
Recently, that dream became a reality for dozens of former students when the U.S. government gave $17 billion of debt relief to 725,000 borrowers.1
Still, that hardly puts a dent in the $1.6 trillion in student loan debt collectively owed by 43 million Americans.2
So, what are the chances that your loans will be forgiven, and how do you know if you qualify?
Here are three ways to qualify for student loan forgiveness…
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Work for a qualifying non-profit or public organization? Then you qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Under this program, your remaining loan balance will be forgiven after you make 10 years’ worth of payments.3
And fortunately, it just got far easier to qualify—before recent reforms, the denial rate for the PSLF program was up to 99%.?
So if you’re a public servant, head over to the Federal Student Aid website and click Manage Loans.
Teacher Loan Forgiveness
Similar to the PSLF program, the Teacher Loan Forgiveness program is available for educators. If you’ve taught in a classroom for 5 years and meet the basic qualifications, you could be eligible for up to $17,500 of debt forgiveness.?
But be warned—there are some highly specific qualifications. From the Federal Aid website:
“You must not have had an outstanding balance on Direct Loans or Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program loans as of Oct. 1, 1998, or on the date that you obtained a Direct Loan or FFEL Program loan after Oct. 1, 1998.”?
Sound complicated? That’s because it is. As with most financial moves, meet with a debt professional or financial planner to see if you qualify.
Total and Permanent Disability Discharge
If you’re totally and permanently disabled, you may be eligible for a complete discharge of your student loan debt.
You’ll need to submit proof of your disability to your loan servicer. The proof can come in many forms, such as a doctor’s letter, a Social Security Administration notice, or documentation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
As with everything involving bureaucracy and disability, you may quickly find yourself mired in red tape and conflicting phone numbers. That’s why it’s always wise to seek out professional help if you think you might qualify.
The sad truth is that few actually qualify for these programs. If you work in the private sector, are healthy, and face significant debt, you’ll need to find alternative strategies for moving from debt to wealth.
Still, it’s good to know that there are options out there for those who qualify. So if you think you might be eligible for one of these programs, don’t hesitate to explore your options.
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1 “Here’s who has qualified for student loan forgiveness under Biden,” Erika Giovanetti, Fox Business, Apr 26,?https://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/student-loan-forgiveness-programs-biden-administration
2 “Student Loan Debt Statistics: 2022,” Anna Helhoski, Ryan Lane, Nerdwallet, May 19, 2022?https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/loans/student-loans/student-loan-debt
3 “Want Student Loan Forgiveness? To Qualify, Borrowers May Need To Do This First,” Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, May 16, 2022,?https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamminsky/2022/05/16/want-student-loan-forgiveness-to-qualify-borrowers-may-need-to-do-this-first/?sh=6aa44a617cdb
? “Want Student Loan Forgiveness?” Minsky, Forbes, 2022
? “Teacher Loan Forgiveness,” Federal Student Aid,?https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/teacher
? “Teacher Loan Forgiveness,” Federal Student Aid,?https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/teacher
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