College can be a pain in more ways than one: aside from the rigors of midterms, finals, and term papers, getting an education burns a serious hole in students’ pockets. As of this year, Americans are $1.2 trillion deep in student loan debt. Although your desire to achieve and learn shouldn’t come with such a huge price tag, the good news is that you do have options. Check out the entry-level positions below that will help you pay off your student loans.
Associate Teacher at Success Academy Charter Schools
If you love teaching, you’re in luck. Full-time educators who have taught underprivileged elementary and secondary school students for five consecutive years can earn up to $5,000 in loan forgiveness. If your niche is special education, you can get an even bigger break: up to $17,500 in loan forgiveness.
This Associate Teacher position is particularly special because Success Academy Charter Schools is dedicated to academic reform, and their methods have seen an enormous impact: last year, 64% of its students passed the state reading test and 94% passed the state math test. Getting hired for this role will not only allow you to positively impact young minds but will also give your bank account a huge break!
Renewable Energy Fellowship for Alliance for Green Heat
The Alliance for Green Heat is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public and policymakers about the importance of using wood and pellet heat to support low and middle-income populations. It is also a nonprofit that is tax-exempt, according to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Working for this organization means that under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, the remainder of your loans will be forgiven – (as long as you follow a repayment plan while working for the company.)
Ideal candidates for this position have a background in environmental science, climate change, and government relations (although not required to apply!). The fellowship involves intensive research and writing about residential renewable energy – so make sure you’re a thorough fact-finder who excels in written communications.
As the next Stripe for healthcare, Bauxy’s mission is to simplify out-of-pocket health transactions. Their technologies are changing lives, and they’re looking for a Software Engineer whose innovative code will have a direct impact on each customer’s user experience.
It goes without saying that the higher your salary, the more you’re in a great place to pay off your debt! Bauxy is willing to pay anywhere from $70,000 – $130,000 per year plus equity for this new hire.
We hope these jobs take away some of the stress of your student loans. Remember that these won’t stay open for long, so if you’re interested in the opportunities above, apply now on WayUp!
