Q: If I filed bankruptcy in July 1997, which was discharged in December 1997 on my student loans, can they still collect?
I understand that the laws changed in 1998, but I filed again in 2005, which were also discharged. The depart of Education is is still trying to collect after I was approved on a home loan in November of this year. Until now I have not heard anything about the loan being paid back. They won't take the default off my record. What do I need to do about this?
A: A: Student loans are not dischargeable and there is no Statute of Limitation on their pursuit. In rare events they can be forgiven for Total and Permanent Disability, which is well beyond the SS definition.
A: A: Student loans are not dischargeable and there is no Statute of Limitation on their pursuit. In rare events they can be forgiven for Total and Permanent Disability, which is well beyond the SS definition.
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