Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
N/A
Renewable
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South Carolina Teacher Loan Forgiveness

Description

The loan is forgiven at the rate of 20% or $3,000, whichever is greater, for each full year of teaching in a South Carolina public school in a critical subject or critical geographic area. If you teach in a public South Carolina school in both a critical subject and a critical geographic area, your loan will be forgiven at the rate of 33 1/3% or $5,000, whichever is greater, for each year of full-time teaching. If you have not been teaching for the full academic year, you must have taught a minimum of 76 days to be considered for forgiveness.

Amount Details

$3,000
Low Amount Awarded
$5,000
High Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of South Carolina
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in South Carolina

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Mail
Contact LOrigination@scstudentloan.org
Tel: 803-798-0916
Fax: 803-612-5043 Address PO Box 102405
Columbia, SC 29224