[header] How to get student loans forgiven [title] Know which loans qualify for teacher loan forgiveness. [step] Most subsidized and unsubsidized federal student loans qualify, but perkins and plus loans do not. Note that unless you are a " highly qualified " teacher, you'll only be eligible for $5 , 000 in forgiveness. 
[title] Make your student loan payments faithfully. [step] It takes at least five years to qualify for teacher loan forgiveness, and it's important not to fall into default during that time.