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In the US, if the student loan is Federally Guaranteed then the answer is no. The Dept of Ed. and it's collection agencies will not negotiate or settle a debt. If the student loans are private, then the answer is yes.

If you need help with your defaulted student loans, the company listed at the bottom of this text box can help you.

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If you catch up a defaulted loan can you get a another student loan?

In the US, yes you are eligible for additional student loans if you rehabilitate, bring current, or consolidate your defaulted federal loans. If you need help with the consolidation of your defaulted loans, click the link below.


A student loan is considered default after?

In the US, a Federally Guaranteed student loan is considered default after 270 days on non-payment. If you need help with your delinquent or defaulted student loans, click on the link below.


Who is responsible if 2 people co-signed a student loan which the student defaulted on?

Who pay's a defaulted studentThe student is responsible and if judgment is granted then they take money either from their pay check's or their income tax will be held for payment until debit is payed. So the student has either garnessment of wages or tax return's..... In the US, a cosigner can be removed from a loan if the original borrower consolidates his/her loans in only their name. To get help with the consolidation of defaulted loans, click on the link at the bottom of this text box.


How do you stop a student loan wages garnisment?

You should consolidate your defaulted student loans and stop the wage garnishment. You can get an income-based repayment plan and pay as little as $0 a month, defending on your income and dependants. If you want help with the consolidation of your defaulted student loans, click on the link below


If you didn't cosign your husbands student loan and it's in default can you get student loan andor Pell grant?

In the US, the answer is yes you can. If your husband need help with consolidating his defaulted student loans, please click on the link under the "Related Links" section below.

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Wage garnished student loan paid off can you get another student loan?

Yes, if you paid off a Defaulted student loan and don't have any other defaulted student loans, then you are eligible to get new Federally Guaranteed student loans.


If you catch up a defaulted loan can you get a another student loan?

In the US, yes you are eligible for additional student loans if you rehabilitate, bring current, or consolidate your defaulted federal loans. If you need help with the consolidation of your defaulted loans, click the link below.


Can you get your student loans paid for by joining the peace corp?

if you paid off a Defaulted student loan and don't have any other defaulted student loans, then you are eligible to get new Federally Guaranteed student loans


Can a wife get a student loan if her husbands student loan is in default?

In the US, yes you can. If you want help with the consolidation of your husband's defaulted student loans, click on the link below.


Receiving student loan when being in Default?

In the US, you can only get a new student loan if you rehabilitate or consolidate the defaulted loans. To rehabilitate, you need to make 9-12 on time payments to your current lender. If you need help with the consolidation of your defaulted student loans, click on the link below


Can you be denied Medicaid or Section 8 due to student loan default?

No, but some federal benefits (like Social Security) can be offset to satisfy defaulted student loans. Some borrowers who have not yet defaulted also qualify for a deferment of their student loan payments while receiving public assistance.


A student loan is considered default after?

In the US, a Federally Guaranteed student loan is considered default after 270 days on non-payment. If you need help with your delinquent or defaulted student loans, click on the link below.


How can you make a settlement on your student loan?

No you cannot settle student loan debt for less than what you owe. Student loans are federally backed, and will find that student loan lenders will not settle for less than the principal balance that you owe them. The best they can do is offer a deffered payment plan or a forbearance.


Can you just pay the principal on your defaulted student loan?

No ... you will need to pay the entire 'financed amount' that includes the interest charged. One needs to call the student loan people and get a 'payoff amount' from them first.


How can you file for financial aid if you own on a loan?

One of the basic student eligibility requirements for a student to receive financial aid is that s/he not be in default on a Federal student loan. As long as you don't have a defaulted Federal student loan, you should be fine to apply for financial aid. Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov. Good Luck!


Who is responsible if 2 people co-signed a student loan which the student defaulted on?

Who pay's a defaulted studentThe student is responsible and if judgment is granted then they take money either from their pay check's or their income tax will be held for payment until debit is payed. So the student has either garnessment of wages or tax return's..... In the US, a cosigner can be removed from a loan if the original borrower consolidates his/her loans in only their name. To get help with the consolidation of defaulted loans, click on the link at the bottom of this text box.


How to Settle defaulted car loan?

Pay what is in arrears and/or pay off the loan. Talk to the lender ... in some circumstances, they may be able to help you refinance the loan (but the interest rate could be higher as you are now an "at risk" borrower).