Mississippi Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
Mississippi has one student loan forgiveness program that is specific to just the State of Mississippi.
However, residents of the State of Mississippi can also potentially qualify for various Federal student loan forgiveness programs.
You can find a great list of Federal student loan forgiveness programs here: Top Student Loan Forgiveness Programs.
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Mississippi Loan Forgiveness Programs
Program: Winter-Reed Teacher Loan Repayment Program
The Winter-Reed Teacher Loan Repayment Program (WRTR) is designed to help new traditional route teachers repay their undergraduate student loans. Only first-year teachers holding a valid standard five-year Mississippi educator’s license are eligible to apply as new recipients. Second-year teachers will be eligible to apply as renewal recipients beginning in 2022. Third-year teachers will be eligible to apply as renewal recipients beginning in 2023.
Eligible recipients must work full-time as a teacher or librarian in a Mississippi public school district.
Only 150 first-year teachers will receive an award. Here are the award amounts:
Critical Shortage Area | Non-Shortage Area | |
|---|---|---|
First Year | $4,000 | $1,500 |
Second Year | $5,000 | $2,500 |
Third Year | $6,000 | $3,500 |
Information: Winter-Reed Teacher Loan Repayment Program
If you're looking for ways to help pay for college in Mississippi, check out this guide: Mississippi Student Loan and Financial Aid Programs.
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