How would I go about requesting a forbearance?
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Most forbearances are not automatic and you need to submit a request to your student loan servicer and you must provide your servicer with documentation to show that you meet the requirements for the forbearance you are wanting.
Do you know what to do certain types of forbearance?
Yes, I am aware I need to show documentation for certain types of forbearance.
That is great that you know you would need to show documentation for eligibility.
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What is the duration of a general forbearance?
Do you know there are three programs in which you can use a forbearance?
No, i didn't know that.
Will you be experiencing a hardship when your current forbearance expires?
Yes, I will still be experiencing a hardship.
Then you will be able to request another general forbearance and a limit of three years on it.
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What is the reason a general forbearance would be called another name.
It is called a discretionary forbearance because the loan servicer can decide to grant the request.
