Student Loan Debt
The Biden administration has launched the IDR Account Adjustment initiative, which has led to hundreds of thousands of borrowers receiving email notifications about their approval for student loan forgiveness. This initiative allows the Education Department to credit borrowers with time towards a 20- or 25-year loan forgiveness term under income-driven repayment plans. Despite this, some borrowers who anticipated discharge notifications have not received an email. Here are some reasons why:
- Some Borrowers May Need To Consolidate To Qualify: Borrowers with certain types of federal student loans might need to consolidate them to qualify for the IDR Account Adjustment.
- Not All Loan Periods Count: Not all past loan periods count towards student loan forgiveness under this initiative.
- Borrowers Could Be Short Of Threshold: Some borrowers might not have reached the required milestone for discharge.
- Incomplete Loan Data: Defective loan data might result in some periods not counting towards student debt forgiveness.
- Incorrect Contact Details: If the Education Department doesn't have a current email address, borrowers might miss the notification.
- Failure To Certify Employment For PSLF: Not certifying employment for Public Service Loan Forgiveness can delay loan forgiveness.
- PSLF Backlog: Delays in processing by the department’s contracted PSLF servicer can result in slow student loan forgiveness approvals.
If you have questions about student loan debt or are seeking guidance on the matter, please don't hesitate to contact Jeffrey Hakanson, a bankruptcy attorney based in Tampa, Florida. Jeffrey is here to assist you with any concerns or inquiries you might have regarding student loan debt.
