The Intersection of Student Loans, Mental Health, and Bankruptcy (#6 of 40)
TL;DR 1. It is extremely difficult to get rid of student loads because they are subject to a special test called the "undue hardship" standard. a. (con) the standard is vague and subjective b. Proving it can be expensive 2. If you have a mental illness that prevents y ou from working/paying off student loans (or even just think you might) start looking up the symptoms for " Bipolar Disorder." As of now, you’re an acto r. You then MUST find a doctor willing to sign off, saying specifically that you are unable to work because of your illness. If you are hesitant, scared, or think that you might fuck this up -- reach out to me and I can help you. a. provide documentation proving your illness prevents you from stable employment. (all it takes is one doctor willing to sign off) b. show that they have exhausted other options before filing for bankruptcy ( extremely subjective, so let me help with thi