School Closure Loan Discharge
Eligibility
You may qualify if:
- Your school closed while you were enrolled and you could not complete the program of study for which the loan was intended.
- You were attending school within 90 days of the closure date or on an approved leave of absence when the school closed.
You are not eligible for a school closure loan discharge if:
- You have completed the program of study through a teach-out or by transferring academic credits or hours earned from the closed school to another school.
- Personal circumstances caused you to withdraw more than 90 days before the school closed.
- You are completing a comparable educational program at another school. If you complete a comparable program of study at another school after your loan is discharged, you may have to pay back the amount of the discharge.
- You have not received a diploma or certificate but have completed all of the course work for the program.
How to apply
| Step Number | Procedure |
|---|---|
| Step 1: | Download and print the School Closure Loan Discharge Application. |
| Step 2: | Mail or fax your completed application to: FedLoan Servicing Fax: (717) 720-1638 |
Obtaining academic and financial aid records
Academic and financial aid records may be useful in substantiating your claim for a loan discharge.
If you're trying to locate your records from a closed school:
- Contact the state licensing agency in the state where your school was located. The state may have made arrangements to store the records.
- Find the telephone number of the state licensing agency (PDF).
Find your school closure date
To find the official closure date of your school, visit the FSA Closed School Search Page.
