New York State Licensed Social Worker Loan Forgiveness Program

Important Information for Applicants

Thank you for your interest in the New York State Licensed Social Worker Loan Forgiveness Program. Submitting this application is the first step in determining your eligibility. To complete the process, you will be required to provide the following documentation to HESC after submitting your application. While you have up to ten days to submit these documents, we strongly recommend submitting these documents immediately after completing your application to ensure timely processing:

1. A completed Substitute Form W-9. This form is utilized by New York State to obtain your taxpayer identification number and certification for payments. It is separate from IRS Form W-9 and features different instructions and requirements.
2. An Employment Verification Form for each qualified employer listed on your application. Please note that the form must be completed and signed by each employer listed.
3. A copy of your most recent federal student loan statement(s) showing the current outstanding loan balance(s) from each federal student loan servicer identified on your application.
4. If applicable, a copy of your most recent private student loan statement(s) showing the current outstanding loan balance(s) from each private commercial lender identified on your application.

You will be required to provide the documentation to HESC no later than November 30, 2026 to complete the process. However, submitting these documents promptly upon completing your application is recommended. Failure to upload the listed documentation by the deadline will result in the withdrawal of your application.