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can you file bankruptcy and get rid of your student loans?

up to my neck in student loans and wanted to know is there anyway to erase the loans without going broke trying to pay them off? Chosen Answer: Only in extreme hardship are student loans able to be discharged. An … Read More

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Will filing bankruptcy prevent me from getting student loans?

If I file bankruptcy will that prevent me from getting student loans in the future? Chosen Answer: It depends. If your lender is not the federal government (eg. stafford loan) then it might. Generally you can get federally subsidized loans … Read More

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If you file for bankruptcy, does it apply to student loans?

I am currently in a financial mess because I’ve gone on disability from my job (long term.) Now I’ve discovered that my student loans (which were being garnished) are not fully paid. I had previously thought they were finally paid … Read More

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If I file bankruptcy (not to include student loans) is it likely that I can get *private* student loans later?

I have seen many people here ask if they can get student loans after a bankruptcy, and I have seen many people answer that yes, it is possible and the federal loan application process does not consider bankruptcy. However, I … Read More

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what do you think of private student loans vs government student loans?

what about the subsities for private student loans that cost the tax payer 4 time more than the goverment loans? oh dear i hope i didn’t just kill all the republicans that read this, a goverment program that works better … Read More

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can private student loans be wiped out in bankruptcy court?

I have so many student loans some of them private and my monthly payment is half my monthly income. I have applied for deferment and should be eligible for it based on the 20% rule but the private loans want … Read More

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Liklihood of chapter 7 bankruptcy for students with private student loans?

I’m not asking for your opinion on wether or not private student loans should be allowed to be written off in chapter 7 bankruptcy. I’m asking what is the liklihood that it will be an amendment anytime soon? I’m curious … Read More

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Liklihood of chapter 7 bankruptcy for students with private student loans?

I’m not asking for your opinion on wether or not private student loans should be allowed to be written off in chapter 7 bankruptcy. I’m asking what is the liklihood that it will be an amendment anytime soon? I’m curious … Read More

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What student loans are not required to pay back after filing bankruptcy?

We have a student loan from Key Bank for flight school. I am pretty sure its considered private. My husband had to stop attending school because he broke his back on the job and had to have surgery. He has … Read More

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Bankruptcy – If my friend declares bankruptcy will my friend be able 2 get student loans ever?

My friends needs to get his masters. Or wants to. Whatever. But are there student loans that aren’t based on credit? Are there grants and etc for Masters degrees? Or is it only loans. Chosen Answer: Pell Grants are actually … Read More

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