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    100+ Ways to Get Rid of Your Student Loans (Without Paying Them)
    100+ Ways to Get Rid of Your Student Loans (Without Paying Them)
    100+ Ways to Get Rid of Your Student Loans (Without Paying Them)
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    100+ Ways to Get Rid of Your Student Loans (Without Paying Them)

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    A number of programs exist that may forgive, discharge, or pay for all or a portion of your federal student loans. However, finding the ones that could work for you can be dizzying and confusingâ especially if you have to do it out all on your own.

    That's why SALT created the 2015 edition of our loan forgiveness eBook, "100+ Ways To Get Rid Of Your Student Loans (Without Paying Them)." This easy-to-navigate eBook collects all of the discharge and forgiveness options you're looking for in one place. We haven't found another resource like it (and we should knowâ we've worked in student loans for more than 50 years).

    So, dig in to get the details on:
    * Federal programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Teacher Loan Forgiveness.
    * State-by-state programs that could eliminate all of a portion of your student loans.
    * The next steps to take advantage of any of these options.

    Download your copy for free and learn more about how SALT helps young people borrow less, borrow smart, and repay their loans at saltmoney.org.
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    Release dateApr 26, 2016
    ISBN9781456625238
    100+ Ways to Get Rid of Your Student Loans (Without Paying Them)

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      100+ Ways to Get Rid of Your Student Loans (Without Paying Them) - SALT

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      Part One: Introduction

      So, What Is This Thing?

      In short, this eBook is our latest collection of the different options that may forgive, discharge, or pay for all or a portion of your federal student loans. For this 2015 edition, we’ve rounded up more than 100 programs that fall into these categories!

      Why We Created This

      Quite frankly, because we’re awesome. But really, because we care about your success managing your student loans.

      The amount of options out there is dizzying and confusing, and we think it’s cruel to make you figure it out all on your own. Also, we haven’t found another resource out there that covers all the options like this does (and we’d know—we work in student loans).

      We figured you might want some help, and you might not like that help to come in the form of a big, intimidating table or webpage. So we wrote this easy-to-navigate book and did our best to collect everything in one place. There may be more options out there, and some of the ones here may change, so it’s always good to do your own research too. Still, we hope you think this resource is a helpful jumping-off point.

      Ground Rules: What Are Forgiveness And Discharge?

      Student loan forgiveness and discharge are programs instituted by the federal government (as well as some state governments, organizations, and businesses) that eliminate all or part of a student’s loans if he or she qualifies. These options exist to help borrowers shoulder the burden of student debt if they give back to their community, work in fields or areas of need, or face unpredicted, extenuating circumstances.

      The difference between loan forgiveness and discharge is the circumstances that can cancel the debt. Loan discharges usually occur if there is no way the borrower can pay a loan (e.g., a total and permanent disability or death) or if a borrower can no longer apply the education for which the loan was granted (e.g., the school the borrower was attending closed before they could finish their program).

      Loan forgiveness happens when the forgiving party (e.g., the government) determines that the borrower has given back to the community in a way they’ve specified, like through teaching or public service. Special repayment programs can act as a form of forgiveness as well. Federal and state governments, as well as organizations, offer these programs to promote service in needed fields or high-need areas.

      Covering Your Bases

      Though forgiveness is a huge opportunity for any do-gooders out there, planning a career and loan payments around it may not be the best idea. Regulations change, you may not meet all the requirements, or forgiveness could take longer than you think. Make sure to prepare for these possibilities—and have a backup plan.

      You should never take on student loan debt assuming that you will be able to forgive all or part of it down the road. Always borrow the bare minimum you need, and think of any potential forgiveness benefits as a (very) happy bonus.

      Also, know that the IRS considers many student loan forgiveness options to be taxable—so if you do have some or all of your loans forgiven, the forgiven amount may end up affecting your tax bill at the end of the year. To determine if forgiveness is taxable, the IRS will generally look at whether the forgiveness occurred due to the borrower fulfilling a service requirement. If you are fulfilling a service requirement to receive forgiveness, then the IRS will generally not tax the amount. However, you should consult a tax professional to determine whether the forgiveness you receive is taxable.

      You can read more about this at www.irs.gov.

      Applying For Forgiveness

      To apply for forgiveness, you may need proof that you worked for the required number of years at the location or in the profession that makes you eligible for forgiveness.

      We linked all of the forms for the listed forgiveness options, but a simple Google search may allow you to find other possibilities as well. Be wary of scams and the fine print before filing for anything. You shouldn’t have to pay to apply for forgiveness or discharge.

      Using This Book

      We designed this eBook to help you discover, access, and learn more about what options for forgiveness are available to you. We highlighted eligibility criteria, qualifying loans, and the steps for pursuing an option—including links to the forms you need to apply. There’s also a glossary at the end of the book if you need to know the difference between loan types or repayment options.

      A few quick notes:

      • This book is not all-inclusive by any means. Many employers offer student loan repayment benefits, and there may be other forgiveness programs that we haven’t found. It’s also not a magic wand—you can’t wave it in front of your loans to make them disappear (sorry). The programs we highlight are real, but they’re not immediate.

      • You may not find a program you’re eligible for in here. If that’s the case, it never hurts to ask around at your place of employment, city, state, or even any social clubs or sports teams you may

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