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by revscat 2927 days ago
It is my understanding that doing this is next to impossible. The way bankruptcy laws are structured student loans are almost never discharged as part of bankruptcy proceedings, and require a special hearing to justify their discharge. These hearings are only rarely successful, mainly due to physical or mental incapacitation, not financial stress.
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The parent is replying to a comment specifically discussing making student loan debt dischargeable.