Loan Forgiveness Programs
No new applications are being accepted for the Iowa Student Loan Teacher or Nurse Education Loan Forgiveness Programs. If you are an approved recipient, you must complete and submit the following forms and supporting documents to receive benefits.
Teacher Education Program Forms
Loans Owned by Iowa Student Loan or Serviced by Aspire Servicing Center
Please complete and submit the:
Loans Owned or Serviced by a Different Entity
Please complete and/or submit all of the following:
Special Considerations
Approved applicants may have options or additional obligations.
- Shortage area changes — Approved shortage areas will remain valid for approved applicants even if those areas are removed from the shortage areas designated annually by the Iowa Department of Education. If you have questions, please call (855) 811-9849.
- Qualifying service — Loan forgiveness benefits cannot be offered for teaching service prior to the award year in which an applicant was approved.
For More Information
Information about program eligibility and the benefit schedule can be found in the Teacher Education Program Guide (PDF).
Nursing Education Program Forms
Loans Owned by Iowa Student Loan or Serviced by Aspire Servicing Center
Please complete and submit the:
Loans Owned or Serviced by a Different Entity
Please complete and/or submit all of the following:
Special Considerations
Approved applicants may have options or additional obligations.
- Employment Changes — If you go into areas of service that are different than the areas for which you were originally approved, you may be eligible to have your award adjusted. Award adjustments are less likely for applicants approved during the 2007 – 2008 and subsequent award years. If you have questions, please call (855) 811-9849.
- Qualifying Service — Loan forgiveness benefits cannot be offered for employment prior to the award year in which an applicant was approved.
For More Information
Information about program eligibility and the benefit schedule can be found in the Nursing Education Program Guide (PDF).
Taxes
We will issue an IRS Form 1099-C or Form 1099-MISC to approved applicants who receive loan forgiveness benefits. Applicants should consult a tax professional to understand any tax implications associated with the loan forgiveness amounts that are received.
Submission Address
Please send your forms and supporting documents to:
Iowa Student Loan
Attn: Loan Forgiveness Program Administrator
6775 Vista Drive
West Des Moines, IA 50266-9305
Additional Questions
If you have additional questions about the programs, please call (855) 811-9849.
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