My Husband Died 27 Days After We Bought Our House. Now I’m Drowning in Student Loans. – Tonia

I’m a widow, at 34 years old . My husband and I bought our home in Nov of 2008 moved in on 11/11/2008 , he died 27 days later from a heart attact. at 34 years old. NO life insurance. My finances are such that I’m working three jobs and back in school online which I saved and paid cash for ,I want to kept my home . The money I make is enough to pay what bills I have now (ie. home , car, food )

I have a student loan of about $15000,00 what is in forbearance right now . Have to start repaying on it in June 2011. My question is are there any Grants or loan discharge programs what can HELP me?

Tonia

This reader question was submitted for site members to answer.

This is your chance to be a hero and help out this person by providing your feedback and answer to the question. Post your response in the comments section below.

If you have a credit or debt question you’d like to ask just use the online form.

Steve Rhode Debt Coach and Author

Steve Rhode is the Get Out of Debt Guy and has been helping good people with bad debt problems since 1994. You can learn more about Steve, here.

See Full Bio

Consumer Debt Consumer Bankruptcy How to Get out of Debt Money Troubles Money Personalities Budgeting Behavioral Economics Motivation Inspiration Money Management The History of Credit and Debt Getting Out of Debt Get Out of Debt Debt Settlement Credit Counseling Loan & Debt Relief Scams Debt Relief Industry Practices Exposing Deceptive Financial Services Helping Consumers Navigate Financial Hardship Consumer Advocacy Consumer Debt Expert Consumer Protection Debt Relief Scam Student Loan Bankruptcy Debt Validation Debt and Mental Health Student Loans Debt Consolidation Debt in the Military