some informations about Dept Of Education?
I'm facing a dicey situation that I would like to get feedback on from
others. My situation is this: I have been diagnosed with
schizoaffective disorder. I do not work and live on my SSI benefits. I
was just recently contacted by a debt collector, acting on behalf of the
U.S. Dept. of Education, about a student loan that I defaulted on years
ago. It is a very old loan and it has accumulated to a very high amount
as a result. I am unable to pay it back and I'm in a quandry about what
to do about it. A lawyer has told me about something called a
"disability discharge" (ie. you can get it if you are considered unable
to work) which if I qualify for will relieve me of my student loan
obligation. The thing is, what if I apply for it and am denied, would I
be at any risk of losing my SSI benefits? I don't feel ready to work no
matter what someone else may think and I don't want to risk facing that
situation and possibly losing all the progess I've made in my health up
till now. I'm hoping there are others out there who have been in or are
in my situation. If you are or know something about it, please advice
me. Really, really appreciate any info. I regret to add that time is
of the essence.
- Sorry to hear you are being hounded by this creature.
I wonder if his employers and the Education Dept know he is harrassing
and distressing mental patients?
Whose time frame is Jan 14th?
The debt collector ?
Ask him if he realises he may