FAFSA eligibility restored after Corinthian College discharge - what happens now?

Congratulations! The Corinthian College discharge is legitimate, and yes, you absolutely can apply for FAFSA again! This is called "reinstatement of federal student aid eligibility" and it's one of the key benefits beyond just having the debt cleared. Here's what you need to know: 1. Your FAFSA eligibility should be automatically restored once the discharge is processed (usually 30-60 days) 2. You'll need to start a new FAFSA application for the upcoming 2025-2026 year 3. Use the "Financial History" section to indicate your previous situation 4. Your discharged loans won't count against your lifetime eligibility limits 5. Regarding credit score - the discharge should remove negative marks related to these loans, generally resulting in an improvement When you apply, make sure your SAI (Student Aid Index) calculation reflects your current situation, not when you were at Corinthian.

BE CAREFUL!!!! I got that same notice back in March and i was SO HAPPY but when I tried to do my FAFSA in April, the system STILL showed me as in default!!!!!! Had to call the dept of education like 20 TIMES and nobody could help me!!!! They kept transferring me in circles!!!! The discharge happens but the systems dont talk to eachother so youll STILL show as defaulted unless u specifically get them to update something in there system. DONT TRUST THE LETTER ALONE!!!!!

This is wonderful news for you! As a financial aid advisor, I can confirm this is part of the Borrower Defense to Repayment program that was expanded significantly. Some important technical details about your FAFSA eligibility: - Your loans being discharged means they no longer count toward your aggregate loan limits - Any Pell Grants associated with the fraudulent program will have their "usage" restored to your lifetime eligibility - Your SAI (Student Aid Index) calculation will not be affected by these discharged loans - If you were in default, that status should be removed from your credit history Important: You should receive a second notification from Federal Student Aid specifically about your eligibility restoration. If you don't receive this within 90 days of your discharge notice, contact your loan servicer directly. For the 2025-2026 FAFSA, you'll need to create a new FSA ID if you don't have one already and complete the application normally.

my brother got this 2 and he said it took like 2 weeks before he could apply for fasfa again but he did get approved. he said his credit score went up like 70 points too lol

I also got the Corinthian discharge last year and it changed my life!! I was able to apply for FAFSA again and am now back in school finishing my nursing degree 😭 Something no one told me was that I had to specifically request a refund of payments I had already made on those loans - they don't automatically send those back! Call your loan servicer ASAP and ask about that too!

lol congrats! wish i could get my loans discharged too 😂 so tired of these payments

UPDATE: I checked my studentaid.gov account this morning and it still shows my loans as active, not discharged. The letter I got is dated 2 weeks ago. Should I be worried that the system hasn't updated yet? Has anyone else experienced delays between getting the letter and seeing it reflected in the system?

I'm going through the same thing right now! Got my discharge letter for DeVry 3 weeks ago. One thing nobody told me - save a PDF copy of your discharge letter immediately!!! My servicer's website changed and I lost access to the notification for a few days which sent me into a panic. I'm printing out copies and keeping them forever lol. Good luck with going back to school! 🎓

This is such exciting news for you! I went through a similar situation with my ITT Tech loans getting discharged about 2 years ago. A few things I learned that might help: 1. **Timeline expectations**: The system updates can be slow - mine took about 6-8 weeks to fully reflect in all databases. Don't panic if studentaid.gov still shows old info for another month or so. 2. **FAFSA prep**: Start gathering your tax documents now for the 2025-2026 FAFSA. You'll want to apply as soon as your eligibility is confirmed in the system, especially if you're planning to start community college in fall 2025. 3. **Credit monitoring**: Keep an eye on your credit reports over the next few months. The positive changes should start showing up, but sometimes you need to dispute lingering negative marks if they don't automatically clear. 4. **Documentation**: Like others mentioned, keep copies of EVERYTHING. I also recommend taking screenshots of your studentaid.gov account once it shows the loans as discharged - just in case there are any system glitches later. You're finally free to pursue your education goals! Community college is a great fresh start. Wishing you all the best! 🎉

Congratulations on getting your discharge! This is huge! I'm a financial aid counselor and I've helped several students navigate this exact situation. A few important points to add to the great advice already shared: **Immediate steps:** - Download and save multiple copies of your discharge letter (as others mentioned) - Check your credit reports in 60-90 days to ensure the discharged loans are properly removed - Consider setting up credit monitoring to track the positive changes **FAFSA application tips:** - You can start your 2025-2026 FAFSA application now, but wait to submit until you confirm your loans show as discharged in the system - When you apply, you'll be treated as a "new" borrower for aggregate loan limits, which is fantastic - Make sure to complete the FAFSA early - community colleges often have limited aid funds that are awarded first-come, first-served **One thing most people don't know:** If you had any federal work-study earnings or other aid from your time at Corinthian that was later deemed fraudulent, those amounts may also be restored to your lifetime eligibility limits. You're about to get a fresh start on your educational journey - that's incredible after 8 years of struggle! Community college is an excellent choice for completing your degree affordably. Best of luck! 🌟