With the climbing cost of education, student loan debt is becoming a bigger burden with each graduating class. There are even major policy discussions on complete student loan forgiveness. Luckily, however, there are a few ways to reduce, or even eliminate, your student loan debt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Consider these career strategies to shrink your <\/a>student<\/a> loan debt<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Serve Uncle Sam and you can eliminate up to 100% of your student loans. The amount of student loan forgiveness depends on the type of student loan and where you\u2019re stationed.<\/em><\/strong> If you\u2019re considering joining the military, speak to a recruiter and ask for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Due to the demand for more nurses, nurses are eligible to receive 100% student loan forgiveness for Federal Perkins Loans. Nurses also enjoy high salaries, especially considering that it only requires two years to learn to become a registered nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many organizations offer this student loan forgiveness program. If you provide early intervention services to the disabled, you may qualify for up to 100% forgiveness of your Federal Perkins Loans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The government has labeled a few colleges and universities as tribal schools. These primarily serve Native Americans or Alaskan Natives. If you teach at one of these schools, you can have up to 100% of your Perkins Loan forgiven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a member of the Peace Corps, you can have a great experience in a new country, help others, and reduce your student loan debt at the same time. You can earn up to 70% forgiveness of your Federal Perkins Loans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n AmeriCorps VISTA is similar to the Peace Corps but serves challenged areas of the U.S. Again, loan forgiveness can be up to 70%. Perhaps not exotic as the Peace Corps, but you can potentially stay close to home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many places in the U.S. in desperate need of teachers. Most of these areas serve lower-income neighborhoods. Teach for five years and you can eliminate up to $17,500 worth of Federal Stafford loans. However, Plus Loans are not eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This program is much broader than the program aimed solely at teachers and will forgive up to 100% of Federal Perkins Loans.<\/em><\/strong> You can be a speech pathologist, school librarian, staff member at a pre-kindergarten program, or even a teacher. Other professions can also qualify. Depending on the position, you may have to work for a certain number of years or have an advanced degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019ve considered becoming a firefighter, there\u2019s good news. You can receive up to 100% forgiveness of your Federal Perkins Loans after serving a few years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The firefighter plan also applies to police officers and corrections officers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many career options offer partial or complete student loan forgiveness. There\u2019s a common theme to these programs: you must be providing an important service to those in need to receive student loan forgiveness.<\/em><\/strong> You can gain valuable experience and enjoy the knowledge that you\u2019re helping to improve the lives of others while you get rid of your student loans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" With the climbing cost of education, student loan debt is becoming a bigger burden with each graduating class. There are even major policy discussions on complete student loan forgiveness. Luckily, however, there are a few ways to reduce, or even eliminate, your student loan debt. Consider these career strategies to shrink your student loan debt. 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Become a nurse.<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Work with the disabled. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Become a faculty member at a Tribal university. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Join the Peace Corps as a volunteer. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Join AmeriCorps VISTA. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Become a teacher. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Become an educator. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Become a firefighter.<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Become a police officer or corrections officer.<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n