Yes, under certain circumstances, the federal government will cancel all or part of your student loan.
Due to COVID-19, interest rates on federal student loans are temporarily reduced to zero from Mar 13, 2020 until at least Sep 30, 2021 (depending on Congress actions). In addition, you may elect administrative forbearance, which means have the option to temporarily stop making these monthly payments without penalty if you choose. Whether any actual student loan debt will be forgiven, depends on Congress taking action.
Last updated on April 2, 2021 by College Financial Aid Advice.
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After graduation, the job market makes it difficult to find high paying jobs. Is is possible to obtain student loan forgiveness?
Yes, under certain circumstances, the federal government will cancel all or part of your student loan.
There is a downside to this program, in that by reducing your payments, your total amount to be repaid may be higher. But if you are struggling to pay these loans, this may be a very good program for you.
This program is called "Pay As You Earn Repayment Plan". For more information about this special federal government program to help pay off student loans and student loan debt forgiveness, see studentaid.ed.gov.
Other programs are offered depending on the mood of Congress, so be sure to check out the link above for details.
Peace Corps - Serve in the Peace Corp and make a real difference in the lives of others in the world. Volunteers may receive deferment of Stafford, Perkins and Federal Consolidation loans, and partial cancellation of Perkins loans. The student loan debt forgiveness for Perkins loans is 15% per year of service, up to 70% total. For information about joining the Peace Corp call 800-424-8580.
Americorps - Americorps offers a student loan forgiveness program. If you serve 12 months you may receive up to $7400 in stipends, and $4725 to be used to pay toward your student loan. If you are interested, the Americorps phone number is (800) 942-2677.
Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) This program allows you to volunteer with private, non-profit groups helping with homelessness, poverty, hunger and illiteracy. For 1700 hours of service, receive $4725. Phone number for more information: 800-942-2677.
Stafford Student Loan Forgiveness for Teachers - You may be eligible for loan forgiveness on your Stafford student loan if you teach full time for five consecutive years at a low-income school.
These student loan forgiveness programs may apply to Consolidation Loans too.
For more information about student loan debt forgiveness, see studentaid.ed.gov.
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