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Forgiveness Loans and TEACH Grant

One of the best ways to increase your pay is to get a higher degree. For educators, getting 18 credits on top of your Bachelor's degree will earn you a Teacher III status. Getting a Master's degree will land you at Teacher IV. If you’re thinking about getting a college degree but aren’t sure if you can afford one, take a look at some information at the GFT website:

Receive a TEACH Grant to Pay for College for aspiring teachers.

Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program ranging from $5000 to $17,500.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

In the coming weeks, you will see more articles focused on programs offered online and at the University of Guam as a gentle nudge you get you through your Master's degree. Have you completed or enrolled in a Master's program or higher? If you have any words of wisdom to share, please leave a comment on the GFT website.

Announcement: AFT Convention 2022 Delegate Call for Nominations

The 2022 American Federation of Teachers Convention will be held July 14-17, 2022, in Boston.

This 87th biennial convention is the most important policy-making body of the federation. The vitality and democracy of the union depend upon participation in the convention by delegates from all affiliates in good standing. Important resolutions, constitution and bylaws amendments, as well as the election of the AFT president, secretary-treasurer, executive vice president, and 43 vice presidents, will be in the hands of delegates from each state.

Candidacy forms will be available on the gftunion.com website and at the GFT Office on Friday, January 21, 2022, 8 a.m. to Friday, February 4, 2022, 5 p.m. Election day is on March 19, 2022. GFT can seat 19 (unofficial count) members for the Convention. Candidates that receive the greatest plurality will be elected. Criteria for travel reimbursements include at least two of the following: 1. involvement with negotiations; 2. attended two GFT General Membership meetings in the last three years; 3. attended two GFT Executive Council meetings in the last three years; 4. and served on a committee representing GFT. Expectations, promissory note forms, and more information are available at the GFT office prior to the candidacy period.