A week ago I saw a friend post a story noting that President Obama is pursuing giving student aid for the disabled. This program would provide student loan relief to individuals with permanent disabilities.
Details of an already existing program to help with student debt relief, for those with a permanent disability, can be found at studentaid.ed.gov. This program, the Total and Permanent Discharge, applies to William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loan, Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program loan, and/or Federal Perkins Loan (Perkins Loan) Program loan or complete a TEACH Grant service obligation (see DisabilityDischarge.com). Applicants will need documentation from a physician demonstrating their disability.
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