Re: Forgiveness for teachers without jobs?

On 10/14/10, pw wrote:
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> Through Title I funds, NCLB private firms hire teachers to tutor
> children after school....the pay is $15 to $30 per hour. These
> firms are called SES providers. Call up the district to get the
> list of SES providers. Given what has been going on in Education
> for the last two years, why didn't seek a new major? I strongly
> suggest you do NOT plan on a career in Education. Its a dead end
> road with pot holes and attackers on each side of the road.
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> On 8/27/10, LA wrote:
>> On 6/28/10, Amanda Duselis wrote:
>>> Does anyone know if there is any sort of forgiveness
>>> program for those of us who have teaching degrees but no
>>> teaching jobs? Indiana has virtually no teaching jobs and
>>> I have over $30,000 in debt that I am currently trying to
>>> pay off with my serving job. If anyone has any info I
>>> would certainly appreciate :)
>>> Thanks
>>> Amanda
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>> You are able to place your loan(s) on deferment due to
>> financial hardship, but as far as I know, there is no way
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>> have your loan forgiven unless you are working in a high need
>> area (spec. edu., science, math) or a federally low income
>> district. Call your lender(s)- don't default on your loans!
>> Best wishes to you