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Federal Student Aid (FSA) Cancellation/Deferment Options for Teachers

If you’re a teacher serving in a low-income or subject-matter shortage area, it might be possible for you to cancel or defer your student loans.

Canceling a Perkins Loan

If you have a loan from the Federal Perkins Loan Program, you might be eligible for loan cancellation for full-time teaching at a low-income school or teaching in certain subject areas. You can also qualify for deferment for these qualifying teaching services. Check with the school that made your Perkins Loan for more information.

Cancellation for Stafford Loans

If you received a Stafford Loan on or after October 1, 1998, and you teach full time for five consecutive years in a low-income school, you might be eligible to have a portion of the loan cancelled. This applies to FFEL Stafford Loans, Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans and, in some cases, Consolidation Loans.

Stafford Loan Deferment/Forbearance Provisions

If you have a FFEL or Direct Stafford Loan and you’re teaching full time in a teacher shortage area, you might be eligible for deferment (postponement of repayment) if you borrowed before July 1, 1993. If you borrowed on or after July 1, 1993, you might be eligible for forbearance (a temporary postponement or reduction).

Also, visit the PSU Financial Aid website for additional information regarding loan repayment.

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