what can we get forgiven on a teacher loan?
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The maximum forgiveness amount is either $17,500 or $5,000, depending on the subject area taught.
Do you have eligible loans under both the Direct Loan Program and the FFEL Program?
yes I do
 $17,500 or $5,000 is a combined maximum forgiveness amount for both programs
Is it that easy or are there more steps to be eligible for the maximum forgiveness?
Were you a highly qualified full-time mathematics or science teacher who taught students at the secondary school level?
No I wasn't
Were you a highly qualified special education teacher whose primary responsibility was to provide special education to children with disabilities?
No I didn't work with special ed students
You are not eligible for the combined maximum forgiveness amount
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what loan forgiveness can I get for a Federal Consolidation Loan?
You may be eligible for forgiveness of the outstanding portion of the consolidation loan that repaid an eligible Direct Subsidized Loan, Direct Unsubsidized Loan, Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan, or Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan.
