School Closure

School Closure Eligibility You may qualify if your school closed and you were unable to complete a comparable program at another school through a teach-out agreement , by transferring academic credits or hours earned at the closed school to another school, or by any other comparable means, if: Your school closed while you were enrolled and you could not complete the program of study for which the loan was intended. If you were on an approved leave of absence when the school closed, you are considered to have been enrolled at the school.

Your school closes within 120 days after you withdraw from classes. How to Apply Complete the application (PDF) and return it via: File Upload: Using our File Upload tool located in your online account.

Using our located in your online account. Fax: (717) 720-1628

(717) 720-1628 Mail: FedLoan Servicing

P.O. Box 69184

Harrisburg, PA 17106-9184

False Certification of Ability to Benefit

False Certification of Ability to Benefit Eligibility You may qualify if the school you attended falsely certified your ability to benefit from the education. A student may be eligible for discharge under this program if: The student lacked a high school diploma or GED equivalent at the time of enrollment; and

The school did not properly test the student's ability to benefit; or

The school did not require completion of remedial courses as a condition of admission into the student's program of study; and

The student did not obtain their high school diploma or GED equivalent prior to completion of their program of study. How to Apply Complete the application (PDF) and return it via: File Upload: Using our File Upload tool located in your online account.

Using our located in your online account. Fax: (717) 720-1628

(717) 720-1628 Mail: FedLoan Servicing

P.O. Box 69184

Harrisburg, PA 17106-9184

False Certification (Disqualifying Status)

False Certification (Disqualifying Status) Eligibility You may qualify if you had a physical condition, medical condition, legal status, or legal condition that would legally bar employment in your field of study at the time your school certified or originated your loan. How to Apply Complete the application (PDF) and return it via: File Upload: Using our File Upload tool located in your online account.

Using our located in your online account. Fax: (717) 720-1628

(717) 720-1628 Mail: FedLoan Servicing

P.O. Box 69184

Harrisburg, PA 17106-9184

False Certification as a Result of Identity Theft

False Certification as a Result of Identity Theft Eligibility You may qualify if your loan was falsely certified as a result of a crime of identity theft. How to Apply There is currently no federal application for requesting this discharge. If you believe you may qualify, you should contact us to discuss your situation. You will need to present evidence to show that identity theft occurred in your case.

Unauthorized Signature/Payment

Unauthorized Signature/Payment Eligibility You may qualify if your school took one of the following actions without your authorization: Signed your name on the loan application or promissory note and you did not attend class.

Endorsed your loan check, or signed your authorization for electronic funds transfer or master check, and did not give you the loan proceeds or apply them to charges you owed the school. How to Apply Complete the application (PDF) and return it via: File Upload: Using our File Upload tool located in your online account.

Using our located in your online account. Fax: (717) 720-1628

(717) 720-1628 Mail: FedLoan Servicing

P.O. Box 69184

Harrisburg, PA 17106-9184

Unpaid Refund

Unpaid Refund Eligibility You may qualify for a partial unpaid refund loan discharge if your school failed to pay a tuition refund required under federal law if you withdrew during the refund period published by the school. You may be eligible regardless of whether the school is open or closed. How to Apply If the school that you believe owes you a refund is currently open, you should first contact the school to resolve this issue before applying. Complete the application (PDF) and return it via: File Upload: Using our File Upload tool located in your online account.

Using our located in your online account. Fax: (717) 720-1628

(717) 720-1628 Mail: FedLoan Servicing

P.O. Box 69184

Harrisburg, PA 17106-9184

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