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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on April 30, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Vermont, we recommend that you visit the state’s COVID-19 Recovery Resource Center or the Governor's Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources.

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Description of Program and Relief

Student Loan Relief for Borrowers not Covered by Federal CARES Act

This program provides student loan relief for borrowers of loans from private lenders, which is not covered by the Federal CARES Act. Borrowers should contact their loan servicer to see what specific options are available to them. Relief options include the following:

  • Providing forbearance of payments for a minimum of 90 days;

  • Waiving any applicable late payment fees;

  • Protections from negative credit reporting;

  • Ceasing debt-collection lawsuits for 90 days; and

  • Working with borrowers to enroll them in appropriate assistance programs, such as income-based repayment.

If student loan servicers are limited in their ability to take these actions due to investor restrictions or contractual obligations, the servicers will proactively work with loan holders to relax those restrictions or obligations whenever possible.

Government or Lead Agency

State of Vermont Department of Financial Regulation

Dates Available

April 21, 2020

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Borrowers of loans from private lenders

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

(888) 568-4547

List of Additional Information

https://dfr.vermont.gov/press-release/student-loan-relief

https://vtdigger.org/2020/04/24/initiative-offers-relief-for-private-student-loan-borrowers/


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