Can student loans be written off in a bankruptcy?
Mathew S asks: I am filing for bankruptcy and have several student loans. Can student loans be written off in a bankruptcy? Or do I still have to repay my student loans? Help! I need some student loan advice quickly!
Student Loan Guru: Under most circumstances Federal student loans cannot be discharged in bankruptcy. Isn’t it convienent the way the U.S. Government set this up? Many times, student loans are the reason many young people get into financial trouble.
