Programs to Repay Your Loans

APLE (Assumption Program of Loans for Education) - If you're planning on a career in teaching, this program can provide you with up to $11,000 in loan repayment benefits over the course of four years. In exchange for teaching in either a low-income school or a teacher subject shortage area, the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) will repay a certain portion of your student loans. For more information visit CSAC's web site or fill out an application.


Teacher Loan Forgiveness Programs - Highly qualified teachers may apply to have up to $5,000 of federal loans forgiven, or even up to $17,500 for math, science, and special education teachers.  More information and application forms can be found here.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs - The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program was created to encourage individuals to enter and continue to work full-time in public service jobs. Under this program, you may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance due on your eligible federal student loans after you have made 120 payments on loans under certain repayment plans while employed full time by certain public service employers. More information can be found here.


ARMY - The Army College Loan Repayment Program may repay up to $65,000 in federal loans. Enlist for a 4 year term and each year (for 3 years) the Army will repay $1,500 or 33.3% (whichever is greater) of a qualifying student loan (up to $65,000). Both the Army and the Army Reserve offer an alternative to spending a long time paying back student loans. These programs can help you start your career debt free. For more information, visit http://www.goarmy.com or call 714-744-4925.

NAVY - Get up to $54,000 to spend any way you want. Cover your college costs. Pursue your passions. See the world. Accelerate your life.™ Visit http://www.navy.com for more information, or print an information request postcard (pdf).