Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

eLearners.com offers a comprehensive list of student loan forgiveness programs in its Debt-Free College Guide.

"It's hard for people to think about going back to school for a career change when it's a challenge to figure out how to pay for it," said Terrence Thomas, Executive Vice President of Marketing for eLearners.com, which connects prospective students with online learning providers. "Many people aren't even aware that loan forgiveness programs exist. With the right career move, many of these types of programs can cover the cost of an education."

Loan forgiveness and repayment programs are generally designed to encourage students to pursue educational goals that will lead to employment in a number of need-based occupations, such as working for volunteer organizations, practicing law with low income residents, working in federal or state government, teaching or practicing medicine. In exchange for service in these fields, part or all of student loan debt can be forgiven, be it from a traditional institution or from one of many online colleges. Visitors to eLearners.com can search for loan forgiveness and repayment programs by state, with tailored results customized to their search.

Source: MarketWatch