I'm starting to worry about paying off my student loans. You may be in luck.
Teachers often get breaks on paying back their student loans.
The rules depend on the type of loan you have and the job you end up getting. See the U.S. Department of Education Web site for a complete list. According to the Web site's teaching cancellation page , how long you stay on the job will determine the amount of loan forgiveness. Contact your loan administrator to see if you qualify. You're unable to find a full-time job and actively looking for work You teach in certain areas where there are shortages of teachers.