I logged in to my Sallie Mae account, as I have been every few days, to see if my $3,000 payment was made by the state of California. I detailed my past irresponsibility and how I rectified the situation here and here. Basically, because I teach in a low-income/high-need area, I am entitled to $12,000 of loan forgiveness over a four year period.
Yes, it's my seventh year of teaching and yes, this payment was for year three.
But it's there!!! I logged in and made a gasp/happy noise to see that my student loan payment is under ten grand! The payment was 14% of my total loan balance, so it was thrilling to get to change my sidebar with that big of a jump.
I know I just said that paying off my student loan isn't what makes me feel most powerful...but man, it still feels good to see that number get smaller!
Also, in response to a commenter who asked if I just worked where I did for the loan payoff, absolutely NOT. I love my school. I don't love my district, but the community I teach in is rewarding and diverse and I love it.
That's awesome! Good stuff! It's a nice little bonus isn't it?! :)
ReplyDeleteCarla is right, that is a nice little bonus! That's $3k you don't have to pay! So great!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! That's really awesome.
ReplyDeleteAwesome,it must be satisfying and empowering to see that sidebar at less than $10,000.00.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Kudos to you for sorting this out and getting the money you so rightfully deserve.
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