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What Happens to My Student Loan if my Bank or Lender Collapses?

A bank failure can have significant impacts for student loan borrowers.

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The Cruel History of Student Loans in Bankruptcy

Years of minor changes eventually made it nearly impossible to discharge student loans in bankruptcy, but for the first time in years, borrowers may now have reason for optimism.

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New Bankruptcy Rules Bring Hope to Federal Student Loan Borrowers

A new Department of Justice policy will make it significantly easier for federal borrowers to get bankruptcy relief on their student loans.

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The Sherpa Guide to Finding a Student Loan Attorney

There are not many attorneys who specialize in student loan law. Finding the right lawyer may require a bit of effort.

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Student Loans and Bankruptcy: A Quick Introduction

Discharging student debt in a bankruptcy isn’t impossible. However, it is really hard. The rules for student loans are different from most other forms of debt.

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  • RepaymentPLANS & FORGIVENESS
    • Lower Payments
    • Student Loan Forgiveness
    • Cosigner Issues
    • Repayment Plans
    • Loan Servicers
    • Consolidation
    • Debt Elimination
    • Parent PLUS Loans
  • RefinanceRATES, TIPS & REVIEWS
    • Refinance Reviews
    • Best Interest Rates
    • Lender Comparisons
    • Refinance Strategy
  • Life with LoansMARRIAGE, TAXES & MORE
    • Retirement
    • Home Ownership
    • Marriage
    • Taxes
    • Scam Alerts
  • PlanningSTUDENTS & PARENTS
    • Paying for School
    • Student Loan Reviews
    • Income Share Agreements