Student Loan Forgiveness

[Berkshire Road]

I just found out that Federal Student Loans will be forgiven (that is, cancelled), if you become permanently disabled. They have a long form that has to be filled out by a doctor. I don't know whether I will meet this standard or not, but I thought it was a good thing to know, and if any of the rest of you are unable to work but still carrying student loans, please call your loan provider!

[Elle]

That's good to know Carolyn! Thanks for letting us know!

One other thing...Some states who have property taxes will forgive all or a portion of the property taxes if you're on SS Disability. Just thought I'd share, in case it would help someone out...:)

[SandyRN]

Thats WONDERFUL to know as I still owe on mine as well. I'll have to find that form!!! Thanks for the great advice! I never would have known that. :)

[Berkshire Road]

I didn't know it either (boy, they sure don't go out of their way to advertise it!) but my sister who is a lawyer working with SS cases told me she saw this in someone's file, and insisted that I check it out. Turns out to be true!

So call your loan provider. If it's Direct Loans, they also have the form on their website.