Get Direct Loan General Forbearance - Nelnet

This guide provides comprehensive and supportive instructions for filling out the Direct Loan General Forbearance form with Nelnet online. By following these steps, users will successfully complete the necessary documentation to request a forbearance on their Direct Loans.

Follow the steps to complete your general forbearance request.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in your preferred document editor.
2. In Section 1, provide your borrower identification information. Enter or correct details such as your Social Security Number (SSN), name, address, city, state, zip code, primary and alternate telephone numbers, and email address (optional). If there are any changes to your information, check the relevant box.
3. Move to Section 2 for your forbearance request. Indicate your willingness to postpone payments due to temporary hardship. Check the appropriate box for your situation: financial difficulties, change in employment, or medical circumstances. If necessary, provide a brief explanation under ‘Other’.
4. Next, specify how you wish to proceed during your forbearance: choose to temporarily stop making payments or indicate a smaller monthly payment amount you can afford.
5. Indicate the desired start and end dates for the forbearance period. Ensure the dates are entered in the correct format (MM-DD-YYYY) and do not exceed a 12-month duration.
6. In Section 3, review the borrower certifications and understandings. Ensure you read through each item and acknowledge your agreement by signing and dating the form appropriately.
7. Refer to Section 4 for instructions on completing the form. Type or print your responses clearly in dark ink. Ensure to include your name and account number on any supporting documents you may submit.
8. Once the form is completely filled out, send the completed form and any required supporting documents to the provided address for Nelnet, ensuring you keep a copy for your records.
9. Finally, you may save changes, download, print, or share the form according to your needs after completion.

Complete your Direct Loan General Forbearance request online today.