What Programs are Currently Available to Eliminate and/or Decrease Student Loan Debt?
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Author: The main types of programs that will help you eliminate student loan debt include:
* service-based work activities, such as becoming a police officer, firefighter or social worker
* volunteer work, such as joining VISTA or the Peace Corps
* working for the federal government and taking advantage of the Federal Student Loan Repayment Program
* working in the medical arena as a doctor, nurse or other specialist, in places where there is a critical shortage of healthcare experts
* enrolling in the armed services (i.e. Army, Navy, Air Force or Marines)
Read this post on how to pay off student loans fast, including getting help from student loan assistance programs. Also, refer to my book Zero Debt for college Grads for an extended list of specific programs to help you tackle student loan debt.
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