December is fast approaching - Don’t miss the deadline - Your federal loan(s) could be forgiven! Learn More
If you’re struggling to pay your loan, you’ve come to the right place. We have the knowledge and resources available to help you get back on track—and avoid the serious consequences of loan default. Check out the links below to get started.
Announcing Fresh Start
For a limited time, you can easily get your VSAC federal loans out of default through the U.S. Department of Education’s temporary program, Fresh Start.
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I'm short on cash. What can I do to stay on track?
Find the best way to manage your monthly loan payments.
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I think my loan is in default. What are my options?
Find the best way to make a fresh start and manage your default.
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How can I pay less each month?
Make your student loan debt more manageble by reducing your monthly payment amount.
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Find details on Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility and additional resources.
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I need to postpone payments.
Temporarily postpone making loan payments or reduce the amount you pay.
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Resources (PDFs, Spreadsheets, Infographics)
| Name | Type | Download Resource |
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| My Education Loans | download |
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| Cancer Treatment Deferment Request | download |
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| Economic Hardship Deferment Request | download |
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| General Forbearance Application | download |
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| Graduate Fellowship Deferment Request | download |
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| In-School Deferment Request | download |
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| Income-Based Repayment Request | download |
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| Mandatory Forbearance Request | download |
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| Military Service and Post-Active Duty Student Deferment Request | download |
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| Parent PLUS Borrower Deferment Request | download |
Helpful Websites
Student Aid — Federal Loans
Everything you need to access federal student loans
StudentAid.gov
Everything you need to get federal financial aid