Mississippi Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
Mississippi has one student loan forgiveness program that is specific to just the State of Mississippi.
However, residents of the State of Mississippi can also potentially qualify for various Federal student loan forgiveness programs.
You can find a great list of Federal student loan forgiveness programs here: Top Student Loan Forgiveness Programs.
Mississippi Loan Forgiveness Programs
Program: Mississippi Teacher Loan Repayment Program
- Amount: Up to $3,000 per year, for 4 years
- Description: Mississippi funds are available to help teachers pay back their undergraduate loans if they currently hold an Alternate Route Teaching License and currently teach in a Mississippi Teacher Critical Shortage Area or Critical Subject Area.
- Requirements:
§ You are currently holding a Mississippi Alternate Route Teaching License.
§ You are currently holding a teaching position in a Mississippi public school district located in a critical teacher or subject shortage area.
§ You have undergraduate student loans in your name. Perkins and Graduate-level loans do not qualify.
§ You are not currently in default or delinquent on any Federal, Sate, or local educational loan.
§ You have not received funds from the Critical Needs Teacher Loan/Scholarship Program or the William Winter Teacher Scholar Loan Program.
- How To Apply: https://www.ms.gov/sfa/loanRepaymentEntry.jsp
- Program Information: http://riseupms.com/state-aid/mtlr/
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