North Dakota Loan Forgiveness

The North Dakota Legislature established two state programs that provide loan forgiveness to North Dakota residents working in certain professions. You may click on the links below to get specific information on these programs and the eligibility criteria.

• STEM Occupations Student Loan Forgiveness Program: Funding recipients are eligible to receive up to $1,500 per year in continued loan forgiveness for each year they are employed in an approved STEM occupation in North Dakota, subject to a maximum of 48 months of eligible employment ($6,000 maximum). Individuals must apply or re-apply annually for new or continued funding.
• Teacher Shortage Loan Forgiveness Program: The Teacher Shortage Loan Forgiveness Program will reduce student loan indebtedness by up to $1,000 per year (maximum of $3,000) for those who teach at a grade level or in a content area identified as a teacher shortage area by the Department of Public Instruction.