Student Loan Guidance

Links to guidance from the Department of Justice on federal student loan relief in bankruptcy and related documents are available here.

• The Department's New Process for Student Loan Bankruptcy Discharge Cases

Student Loan Discharge Guidance -- Fact Sheet

• Guidance for Department Attorneys Regarding Student Loan Bankruptcy Litigation (11/2022)

Student Loan Discharge Guidance -- Guidance Text

• Appendix A: Attestation Form (08/2023)

Student Loan Attestation Fillable Form

• Appendix B: Sample Scenario (01/2023)

Appendix B - Sample Scenario