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Student Debt Relief

Free Legal Assistance for Low-Income New Yorkers with Federal Student Loans

Low-income people are desperate for help with federal student loans that they are unable to repay. The federal government offers a range of options for these individuals to obtain relief. Yet far too few utilize these programs, because they find them difficult to understand, and because borrowers often are left relying only on the advice of collectors. Many clients are victims of sham trade schools that promised an education or job placement, but failed to deliver anything of value.

Legal Services NYC is here to help. Call our federal student debt hotline at 917-661-4500. In many cases, LSNYC and our pro bono partners can secure discharge of the debt in some circumstances, consolidate, or get the clients into an income-based repayment plan.

At this time we are offering remote services. Call LSNYC’s Access Line at (917) 661-4500, Mon-Fri from 10am-4pm. Existing clients may call or email their advocates at their direct phone numbers.
 
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Last Reviewed: January 18, 2017