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New grads who want to change the world often find that fighting poverty begins at home, as they contemplate their first measly paycheck and Kilimanjaro-size student loans. One solution: With assistance programs that repay student loans in return for work in underserved areas, you can do good and still make a big dent in that debt.
Public-interest jobs in underserved areas generally pay lower salaries than comparable private work in more competitive locations. To recruit qualified workers, a number of programs — mostly governmental — offer loan-repayment assistance plans in return for a commitment of at least a year or two. Less pay, but more payback.
Lawyers, teachers, and health care practitioners can all find jobs helping others with the added bonus of student loan assistance. Click here to read more.