Contact the Department of Education’s (ED) Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) if you have questions about your loans or payments.
Correspondingly, can u go to jail for unpaid student loans?
Can You Go to Jail for Not Paying Student Loan Debt? You can’t be arrested or sentenced to time behind bars for not paying student loan debt because student loans are considered “civil” debts. This type of debt includes credit card debt and medical bills, and can’t result in an arrest or jail sentence.
Then, do Stafford loans still exist?
Stafford Loans are available for undergraduate and graduate students and come from Direct Stafford Loans made by the U.S. Department of Education. You will repay a Federal Direct Stafford Loan to the U.S. Department of Education.
Do student loans go away after 7 years?
Student loans don’t go away after 7 years. There is no program for loan forgiveness or loan cancellation after 7 years. However, if it’s been more than 7.5 years since you made a payment on your student loan debt and you default, the debt and the missed payments can be removed from your credit report.
How do I contact a federal loan?
Borrower Support
New hours, same great support! We are now open for phone support Monday–Friday 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM ( ET ), or borrowers can email us 24/7! If your student borrowers have questions about repayment, they can call our servicing center at 1-800-699-2908 or use the “Contact Us” link on our website.
How do I email FedLoan?
How to Withdraw Consent. You may withdraw consent at no charge by changing your electronic delivery preferences in Account Access or by contacting us at 1-800-699-2908, [email protected] , or FedLoan Servicing, P.O. Box 69184, Harrisburg, PA 17106-9184.
How do I find my IRS student loan number?
Even if you didn’t receive a 1098-E from your servicer, you can download your 1098-E from your loan servicer’s website. If you are unsure who your loan servicer is, log in to StudentAid.gov or call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243; TTY 1-800-730-8913).
How do you contact federal student aid?
The Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) is available 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except federal holidays.
Is a Stafford loan the same as Fafsa?
A federal Stafford loan is one type of federal aid you’re screened for when you submit a FAFSA. Subsidized Stafford loans are available to students who have financial need, and the interest on these loans is subsidized by the government while the student it in school.
Is Pheaa a FedLoan servicing?
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Authority (PHEAA), which operates as FedLoan Servicing for its Department of Education servicing operation, had announced earlier this year that it would be withdrawing from the government’s federal student loan servicing system when its contract ends in December.
What are Stafford loans called now?
Stafford loans, now called direct loans, provide low-cost, federally guaranteed financing for students attending college at least half-time.
What is a student loan number?
Your student loan account number is a unique 10-digit number that is given to you by your student loan provider and is used for identifying your federal student loan. Students can use their student loan account number to look up their payments and see how much of their balance is left.
What is FedLoan fax number?
If you’re wondering how to contact FedLoan Servicing, you have several options. The servicer offers a Help Center through its website, online contact forms for email correspondence and a fax number: 717-720-1628.