SOL on private vs federal stud loan

Discussion in 'Credit Talk' started by bgk, Feb 10, 2004.

  1. bgk

    bgk New Member

    I read that there is no statute of limitation on federal student loans.

    But what about private student loans that are not federally issued or insured? Some say yes, while others no and to treat it like a written contract subject to state statutes.

    Which is it?

    Does anyone have any specific link or reference?

    Thanks
     
  2. lbrown59

    lbrown59 Well-Known Member

    1*Correct.
    2*No different than any other private loan
     
  3. bgk

    bgk New Member

    Thanks lbrown59 for responding.

    So to be clear:

    Yes, Loans direct from the university to the student are subject to SOL. Correct?
     
  4. lbrown59

    lbrown59 Well-Known Member

    Re: Re: SOL on private vs federal stud loan

    *That's the way i understand it/
     
  5. jlynn

    jlynn Well-Known Member

    Re: Re: SOL on private vs federal stud loan

    You can get loans for studs?


    Sorry, just having a silly moment - I'll go stand in the corner now.

    :(
     
  6. lbrown59

    lbrown59 Well-Known Member

    Re: Re: Re: SOL on private vs federal stud loan

    I suppose you could borrow one if you're desperate enough.
    LOL

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  7. jm10101

    jm10101 Well-Known Member

    The US Code is very specific about the types of educational loans that that do not have an SOL. Not all university loans fall within the Code's definition. See:

    US CODE TITLE 20 > CHAPTER 28 > SUBCHAPTER IV > Part F > Sec. 1091a. Statute of limitations, and State court judgments

    http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/20/1091a.html

    The funds must come from the Federal Family Education Loan Program, the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, the Federal Perkins Loans and certain types of grants and work assistance.

    HOWEVER - your individual state MAY afford other types of educational loans more protection.
     

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