Loan Forgiveness
The Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program is intended to encourage individuals to enter and continue in the teaching profession in certain eligible elementary and secondary schools that serve low-income families. The amount of loan forgiveness for which you may be eligible is based on when you began your qualifying teaching service and the subject you teach. Under this program, The United States Department of Education forgives a maximum of $5,000 or $17,500.
The Loan Forgiveness Demonstration Program for Child Care Providers is intended to bring more highly trained individuals into the early child care profession and to retain those providers for longer periods of time. For this program, “child care services” is defined as activities and services provided for the education and care of children from birth through age 5. Under this program, the U.S. Department of Education forgives 100% of eligible loan obligations.
Download the appropriate documents to help start the loan forgiveness process. You must meet specific criteria to qualify for these programs:
Students who receive funding through the state of Wyoming Teacher Shortage Loan Repayment Program or Wyoming Investment in Nursing have specific conditions that must be met to have their loans forgiven.
