I see this is something that I'm looking for, because of the covid19 outbreak. Does this count? I mean, this is covered?
Yes, there are special measures that has been taken about this, which will last from march 13 through sept 30 of 2020.
I'm wondering if my service as a teacher will help me in getting my federal consolidation loan forgiven?
In that case 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.