Closed School Discharge

Authored By: Federal Student Aid

Information from Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, about Closed School Discharges of your federal student loan. If your school closes while you’re enrolled or soon after you withdraw, you may be eligible for discharge of your federal student loan. Loan discharge is the removal of your obligation to repay your loan under certain circumstances.

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Last Review and Update: Apr 15, 2026
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