Virginia Bankruptcy Law - Student Loans

11 U.S.C. 525 provides (c) (1) A governmental unit that operates a student grant or loan program and a person engaged in a business that includes the making of loans guaranteed or insured under a student loan program may not deny a loan, grant, loan guarantee, or loan insurance to a person that is or has been a debtor under this title or a bankrupt or debtor under the Bankruptcy Act, or another person with whom the debtor or bankrupt has been associated, because the debtor or bankrupt is or has been a debtor under this title or a bankrupt or debtor under the Bankruptcy Act, has been insolvent before the commencement of a case under this title or during the pendency of the case but before the debtor is granted or denied a discharge, or has not paid a debt that is dischargeable in the case under this title or that was discharged under the Bankruptcy Act.

Virginia Bankruptcy Law - In Practice

In summary, student loans should not be denied, unless a prior student loan was charged-off, or is subject to charge-off in a pending case.

Be aware that all options are not available to all debtors. The availability of alternatives depends on several factors. State & federal laws change frequently through the legislative process and through court interpretations. Each debtor presents a unique financial history and assortment of debts. Local rules and customs vary. Nevertheless, all debtors gain the maximum benefit available similarly: careful planning and selection of options before filing.

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