[Cam2010]

I have been receiving social security disability insurance payments for almost two years. These payments are my only source of income. I owe a lot in student loans serviced by SallieMae. Can my disability payments be garnished to pay back the loans?

[this8384]

I have been receiving social security disability insurance payments for almost two years. These payments are my only source of income. I owe a lot in student loans serviced by SallieMae. Can my disability payments be garnished to pay back the loans?

I could be wrong, but I believe that student loans are one of the few things that SSI can be garnished for in order to repay. Other things include back taxes, child support, etc.

[shelleyba]

You might want to check more into this but I believe if you have a permanent disability you may be eligible to have your student loans canceled.

[this8384]

You might want to check more into this but I believe if you have a permanent disability you may be eligible to have your student loans canceled.

Wrong. Student loans are a debt you owe to the government. Regardless, I don't think I know of any debt that can be "cancelled" simply because you're disabled.

Please take more care when answering on the Law board; in this particular forum, our answers must be accurate. Other forums are more open to opinion being posted as opposed to facts.

[nellytd7]

If you are considered total and permanently disabled, you do not have to repay student loans. However, you have to start the process and get a doctor to fill out the appropriate forms.

[this8384]

If you are considered total and permanently disabled, you do not have to repay student loans. However, you have to start the process and get a doctor to fill out the appropriate forms.

Please cite your source for this information. Everything I've found says contrary.

Also, please use more discretion when posting - this thread is nearly 1 year old and someone else already posted the incorrect assumption that disability relieves you of your debts.