The big question here is whether a student loan can be a part of a bankruptcy filing.

In this hard financial situation, a student loan is looked upon as a debt.

Filing a petition along with the bankruptcy will tell the court to evaluate your current financial status and assess whether you meet the requirements to show undue hardship.

If you file for bankruptcy but don’t file a petition, your student loan will not automatically be discharged.

A student loan can be a part of a bankruptcy filing.