user: Hi, I have FFEL loan and am wondering how much loan forgiveness am I entitled to?[NEWLINE]agent: The maximum amount is either $17,500 or $5,000 depending on the subject area taught.[NEWLINE]agent: Do  you have loans under the Direct Loan Program or the FFEL program?[NEWLINE]user: No I only have a FFEL loan.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What are the basic requirements for all teachers?[NEWLINE]agent: If you are a teacher at a public charter school you are considered to have received full state certification as a teacher if you meet the requirements set forth in the state's public charter school law.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: I am a qualified teacher and was wondering if I could get my federal student loans forgiven as a result of my service as a teacher?[NEWLINE]agent: If you teach full-time and meet all the other qualifications you may be eligible for forgiveness of up to $17,500 on your student loan.[NEWLINE]user: I have a Direct Consolidation Loan, does this qualify?[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, you may be eligible for forgiveness of the outstanding portion of the consolidation loan that repaid an eligible Direct Subsidized Loan, Direct Unsubsidized Loan, Subsidized or Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: At what time after I qualify can I apply for teacher loan forgiveness?