Our Best Answer: Do I qualify for federal student loan discharge or forgiveness?

Federal Loan Discharge

There are certain exceptional circumstances such as the borrower's death or permanent disability that can result in the discharge or cancellation of a student loan. A discharge releases the borrower from all obligations to repay. There are also certain conditions under which your Direct Loan balance can be forgiven. View a list of discharge conditions.

Remember, your loan can't be discharged because you didn't complete your program of study, didn't like the school or couldn't find a job after graduation.

For more information about discharge or repayment assistance, contact your loan servicer or the lender or guarantee agency that holds your loan. You can also visit Federal Student Aid's Forgiveness, Cancellation, and Discharge page for more detailed information.