Recipients in Teach Off

OU Debt-Free Teachers Recipients in Teach Off

Once you graduate as an approved "debt-free teacher," you teach in a mutually-agreed upon high-need area of education in Oklahoma and we foot the bill for up to $20,000 of your qualifying student loans. On your end, you are responsible for checking in with the College twice annually--once by November 1, the other by May 1--to verify your high quality teacher status and employment. You will find all of the forms and information you need right here.

Debt-Free Graduate Student Checklist

As a “Debt Free” Graduate:

Maintain high-quality teacher status, as verified by employer
Teach in an approved Oklahoma school
Teach in an approved high-need content area, OR:
Teach in an approved high-need environment (i.e. urban/rural schools)

Submit mandatory Proof of Employment Form to the College to activate repayment

Must be RECEIVED in the College by November 1to be eligible, failure to submit the form by the above due date will result in student repayment of the loan

Submit mandatory Cancellation/Deferment form to activate repayment

Must be RECEIVED in the College by May 1to be eligible, failure to submit the form by the above due date will result in student repayment of the loan

Meet all requirements specified in loan documents through Financial Aid Services

Meet all requirements specified in loan documents through the Office of the Bursar

Download Proof of Employment Form (PDF)

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