Loan forgiveness options

Drowning in student loan debt? There are several state and federal programs available that can help reduce what you owe:

Public service loan forgiveness

• For anyone who works in public service. There are 23 million people eligible nationally but only about 3 million are taking advantage of it.
• General information
• Public service loan forgiveness FAQ
• Public service employment certification form

Teacher loan forgiveness

• For teachers who work in schools serving low-income families.
• General information
• Teacher loan forgiveness request form

Minnesota Teacher Shortage Loan Repayment Program

• For Minnesota teachers who work in specified regions or licensure areas
• More information

Loan Information and Repayment Options

• Look up your loans
• Income driven repayment plan program overview
• Additional resources

State refinance program

• SELF Refi is a new student loan refinancing program that allows thousands of Minnesotans to refinance their student debt through the state to get a better interest rate.