Important Announcements

On Oct. 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education published final Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program regulations that will be effective on July 1, 2026. We'll provide updates when the regulations are implemented. For now, there are no impacts to borrowers, payment counts, or discharges.

Visit StudentAid.gov/publicservice for more information about PSLF and current program requirements.

For more information about employer eligibility, visit StudentAid.gov/pslf/employer-search.

To apply for PSLF, use the PSLF Help Tool at StudentAid.gov/pslf.

A federal court issued an injunction preventing the U.S. Department of Education from implementing the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan and parts of other income-driven repayment (IDR) plans.

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Closed School Discharge

In certain instances, the closure of your school may result in a discharge, or release of your obligation to repay your student loan. Here's what you need to know.

You are eligible for a discharge if:

  • Your school closes while you are enrolled and you're unable to complete your program as a result. Note that if you were on an approved leave of absence at the time of the closure, you are considered to have been enrolled.

  • Your school closes within 180 days after you withdraw.


You are not eligible for a discharge if:

  • You withdraw more than 180 days before the school closes.

  • You are completing a comparable educational program at another school (through a teach-out agreement, a transfer or any other comparable means).

  • You have completed all the coursework for the program, even if you have not received a degree, diploma or certificate.

How to apply for a Closed School Discharge

If the school you attended recently closed and you believe you may be eligible for a closed school discharge, please contact MOHELA to learn about the Closed School Discharge application process.

Tax Implications if Your Loans are Discharged

As a result of a change in tax law, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has determined that loan balances that are discharged due to Death are not considered income for federal tax purposes if the discharge occurs during the period from January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2025.

If you receive a Form 1099-C, you should keep the form with the borrower's records, but you do not need to include it when filing the borrower's federal tax return. For additional information, visit irs.gov  this link will open in a new window .

The discharged loan amount may be considered income for state tax purposes. You may want to consult with the state tax office or a tax professional before you file the borrower's state tax return.

Additional Information

For further information, including a comprehensive Q&A about Closed School Discharges, visit the Office of Federal Student Aid website  this link will open in a new window .