Facts about math, science, special education teacher loan program

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By Cronkite News Service

The Mathematics, Science and Special Education Teacher Student Loan Program, which took effect in 2008, is available to Arizona residents who attend one of state’s three public universities. At present, participants must agree to provide instruction in math, science or special education at a public school in Arizona.

It offers loans that defray the costs of in-state tuition, instructional materials and mandatory fees. Recipients must repay the loan by teaching one year for each year of assistance received, plus an additional year. Those who fail to meet the teaching requirement must repay the loan.