Does bankruptcy eliminate student loans?

There are rare exceptions, but in most cases filing either a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy case will not eliminate student loans. Many debtors have their student loans deferred during their bankruptcy, but they are not eliminated.

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T.R. Weaver has practiced law since 2003. She is licensed in Washington State, and admitted to practice law in the United States Federal Courts to assist with the representation of individuals with Immigration challenges. She has been an adjunct professor at various Community Colleges in their Criminal Justice and Paralegal Programs. Ms. Weaver is available for speaking engagements, workshops and seminars.

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