Loan Forgiveness: More Information

Depending upon the type of loan that you have, you may qualify for forgiveness on the basis of working in a school that is designated as low income or you may qualify for forgiveness on the basis of teaching in a content shortage area. If you have questions about loan forgiveness please contact one of the following resources. The Nebraska Department of Education's role in the loan forgiveness process is to identify the shortage areas Title I schools and we do not have specific information about federal loans and forgiveness processes.


National Student Loan Program (NSLP is based in Nebraska)
(Including: Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program and Stafford )
Toll free number: 800 735-8778, ext. 6410
Website:
US Department of Education
(Including: Stafford, Perkins, FFEL, TEACH* and Direct Loans)

Toll free number: 800 433-3243

Website:
When you search for low income school districts on the federal site you may need to use the previous school year in order to get information - the data on that site is not always the current school year! Information about designated shortage areas can be found on the site provided above or at: Nebraska shortage areas are updated on an annual basis and if the current school year information is not available on the website, you can contact Danielle Lotspeich at the e-mail address provided below.In addition, you will find more information at: *If you were awarded a Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant by your college's financial aid office, remember that you are required to verify each year that you are meeting your teaching responsibilities. This process is done through the US Department of Education, not through the Nebraska Department of Education or your college. Failure to verify your status will result in your grant converting to a loan. You may find additional information on the TEACH Grant through the US Department of Education's website at: In addition, you will find more information at: The primary role of the Nebraska Department of Education in the loan forgiveness process is to identify the shortage areas and to identify Title I schools. Due to staffing issues, the site is a bit dated, but the narrative information contained there is still valid!
If you were awarded a Nebraska Attracting to Excellence scholarship/loan, information about forgiveness/repayment can be found at: These scholarships were awarded by Nebraska teacher preparation programs beginning in 2006-07. For more information about the Attracting Excellence scholarship/loan, please contact Danielle Lotspeich, 402.471.2783.