1. Overview
  2. Eligibility

South Carolina Career Changers Loan Program

$60,000

Deadline: Apr. 30, 2025

Description

The SC Career Changers Loan Program encourages South Carolina residents who have had a BA and have worked for at least three years to enter the teaching profession by providing loans to help with teacher education for up to $15,000 per year with a $60,000 maximum. These loans are later canceled by teaching in South Carolina public schools in a geographic area or subject of critical need. Each year you teach, your loans will be cancelled at a rate of 20-33% per year.

Website

http://www.scstudentloan.org/students/loanprograms/scteachersloanprograms.aspx

Eligibility

Purpose of Funds

Master's & Certification, Bachelor's & Certification

Eligible Programs

n/a

Eligible Locations

South Carolina

Education Stage

College Graduate

Require Major

Any

Teaching Commitment

Number of Years

1

School Type

Critical teacher shortage district (or critical subject area)