Seattle, WA asked in Collections and Consumer Law for California

Q: I have a student loan debt that is almost $60,000 from Westwood College is there a way to get it off my record or reduce

They went out of business and their accreditation wasn't good what can I do?

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Sergio G. Chaidez
Sergio G. Chaidez
Answered
  • Consumer Law Lawyer
  • San Diego, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Yes. If it is a federal loan, the Federal Department of Education is establishing a process for you to submit a claim for forgiveness on the grounds that school misrepresented itself to you or otherwise defrauded you into taking the loan. The department of education website has more information on this process for you. It involves providing specific information and documentation.

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