by Sanjay Sharma | Jan 7, 2022 | Local News
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 If you’re...
by Sanjay Sharma | Jan 4, 2022 | Loans, Local News
Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program Under the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program, if you teach full-time for five complete and consecutive academic years in a low-income school or educational service agency, and meet other qualifications, you may be eligible for...
by Sanjay Sharma | Jan 4, 2022 | Loans, Local News
The TEACH Grant Program provides grants of up to $4,000 a year to students who are completing or plan to complete course work needed to begin a career in teaching. This does not apply to students who are enrolled in a Master’s program where a university or...
by Sanjay Sharma | Jan 4, 2022 | Loans, Local News
The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. The biggest change announced by the Department of...
by Sanjay Sharma | Dec 10, 2021 | Local News
Many school communities have been reaching out to GFT regarding the Guam Education Board’s (GEB) recent discussions on extending the school year. The Guam Daily Post ran an article entitled GFT to seek time and a half if school year gets extended that grabbed the...
by Sanjay Sharma | Dec 10, 2021 | ALUTIIQ (DODEA Bus Operations), DPW (Bus Operations), Local News
Bus drivers from the Department of Public Works and Alutiiq received donations from GFT to keep everyone safe. GFT heard from some bus drivers that supplies were running short with the return to full operations with GDOE students. Supply shortages are no excuse for...