Helping Educators with Student Loan Repayment
Eastern Michigan University's Educator Promise Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) is our innovative financial safety net. If your income after graduation is less than $50,000, we can help repay your federal student, parent PLUS and private alternative loans after graduation.
With the EMU Educator Promise, you can:
- Enroll at EMU with confidence.
- Study what you love.
- Build a rewarding career.
All without worry about student loan debt.
And the best part? This protection comes free for students and their families. So do what you love, EMU is here to support your dreams!
"We’re investing in this program, because we want to empower our students to focus on the joy of teaching, knowing their future is secure."
How it Works
No Additional Fees
There is no cost to the student or their family to apply for the Loan Repayment Assistance Program.
Minimum Requirements
Must be a K-12, Elementary, or Secondary Education Major and first-time college student or transfer student with 60 credits hours left to graduate. U.S. citizenship required.
Easy Apply
File the FAFSA. If eligible, you will be contacted with the LRAP offer after admission, typically after your Financial Aid package is available.
Loan Repaid
If you make less than $50,000 after graduation, the EMU Educator Promise (LRAP) will help repay student and parent loans.
Start on Your Journey
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