Unfortunately, my circumstances are unlikely to improve in the foreseeable future and I have no assets to sell to help clear my debt. I am therefore asking you to consider writing off my debt as I can see no way of ever repaying it. If you are unable to agree to this, please explain your reasons.
Illustrate how you were affected by it at the time and how you continue to be hurt by it. State what you wish the other person had done instead. End with an explicit statement of forgiveness and understanding, for example, “I realize now that what you did was the best you could at the time and I forgive you."
Yes, they do send a letter out. Congratulations on paying off! As someone who worked in collections on their behalf, my advice to everyone is to keep these letters safe. Keep a picture or scanned copy.
Borrowers on the Income-Based Repayment (IBR) Plan will have any remaining balance on their loans forgiven after 20 or 25 years, depending on when they took out their loans. The income-driven repayment plan application is available and includes the option to enroll in the IBR Plan.
First, you'll need to contact your lender and let them know you want the information. Depending on your lender, you may have to sign in to an online account, call a helpline, or send a formal letter to start the request process.
Sample Demand Letter for Payment I am writing to remind you of the outstanding payment for Invoice No. X, dated Invoice Date, in the amount of Amount Due. As of today, Date, this payment is Number of Days days overdue. Despite our previous reminders sent on Dates, we have not yet received this payment.