Can anyone explain how student loan forgiveness programs work in relation to special ed. teachers?

When trying to get forgiveness for a student loan, if you enter the field of special education you must meet one of several criteria. First you must go into a field that traditionally has problems getting educators. You need to work at a school that is Title 1, or receives federally funding for most of its special courses. You can also work at a school that has low SES students or is in the inner city. You must work for at least three years for the school district. You also have to send in your forms as soon as you get an assignment in one of these areas and so you are only responsible for the interest during the time that you are teaching your three years.

Can anyone explain how student loan forgiveness programs work in relation to special ed. teachers?

Depending on the type of student loan you used, you may be able to get out of repayment. Some programs excuse one year of payment for one year of work with a Title 1 school. Your supervisor will have to write a letter and you will have to produce proof of the schools level.