Navigating the Shifting Landscape of Student Loans in Bankruptcy Practice
- Presenter(s): Ed Boltz; Tara Salinas
- Session Length: 60 minutes
- Date: Apr 26, 2025
Student loan policy is rapidly evolving, with significant changes that impact bankruptcy practitioners and their clients. This panel will provide a comprehensive update on recent developments, including major reforms to income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, the status of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and emerging legislation affecting student loans.
Panelists will also examine the Department of Justice's guidance on student loan discharge in bankruptcy, discussing the program's success and what the future may hold for the dischargeability of loans. Attendees will gain practical insights into advising clients on student loan options, identifying opportunities for discharge, and navigating the intersection of bankruptcy and student loans in an increasingly complex environment.
Panelists will also examine the Department of Justice's guidance on student loan discharge in bankruptcy, discussing the program's success and what the future may hold for the dischargeability of loans. Attendees will gain practical insights into advising clients on student loan options, identifying opportunities for discharge, and navigating the intersection of bankruptcy and student loans in an increasingly complex environment.
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Student loan policy is rapidly evolving, with significant changes that impact bankruptcy practitioners and their clients. This panel will provide a comprehensive update on recent developments, including major reforms to income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, the status of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and emerging legislation affecting student loans.Panelists will also examine the Department of Justice's guidance on student loan discharge in bankruptcy, discussing the program's success and what the future may hold for the dischargeability of loans. Attendees will gain practical insights into advising clients on student loan options, identifying opportunities for discharge, and navigating the intersection of bankruptcy and student loans in an increasingly complex environment.
