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September 15, 2025

Community Perk of the Month: Student Loan Forgiveness for Individuals with Disabilities

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Student Loan Forgiveness for Individuals with Disabilities

This month’s perk highlights an important benefit: the discharge of federal student loans and/or TEACH Grant service obligations for individuals who qualify as totally and permanently disabled.

If approved, the following loans may be exempt from repayment:

  • William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans
  • Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program loans
  • Federal Perkins Loans

How to qualify:
Borrowers must submit an application with documentation proving total and permanent disability.

Learn more and see if you qualify: studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/disability-discharge

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