Child Care Provider Loan Forgiveness Program

You might be able to have a portion of your undergraduate FFEL or Direct Stafford Loan forgiven if you are a child care provider.

For more information about the program, read the summary of program details, the requirement regarding the median income of families receiving the child care, and the table that lists median family incomes by state.

If you think you qualify, you can apply for forgiveness here.You can also obtain a forbearance on your loan(s) while you are providing full-time child care services for the next year. If you have a Direct Loan, click here to complete a Direct Loan forbearance form. If you have a FFEL, please contact your loan holder, who can provide the forbearance form and determine your eligibility. You must return your completed forbearance form to your FFEL lender. If you need assistance with obtaining a forbearance form from your lender, call 1-888-562-7002.