800-260-3683

Got a text from this number.  Attention:  The Department of Education just approved a new loan discharge program that could clear your remaining student balance.  Call for info.
I know this is a scam.

How do you know it is a scam, I just got a text.  I have called a few numbers and they wanted me to pay upfront.  Mine was with Capella.  I am not sure now what dept. would clear it. I did file a complaint on the FASA website.

I’m not going to call this number. I also have loans with capella, which I have filed a complaint regarding. This was before the department of education was basically defunded. So just be aware this could be a scam, most likely not legit.

Scam for sure.  Ed Dept is barely functioning, and this administration will not do anything to help borrowers.

I received a text stating the following;  we received your inquiry about International College. the department of education just approved a me loam discharge program that could clear your remaining student balance. call 800-260-3683
not call the number

Yes, I received a text from the 800 number, Department of Education, saying they were going to be able to discharge my student loan. Definitely a SCAM!!!

Offering to forgive my student loans from Devry

I called the number and someone else picked up and claimed to know my name, the voice sounded awfully similar, whats weird is my call got somehow transferred to one of my family members instead of me

With this administration.. This is DEFINITLY a SCAM!!!

Received this same number. Will be deleting this text. Then I'll contact Nelnet.

Same here! I got a text message stating
“Judith, Our records show your student loans from Strayer University are eligible for discharge under the new 2025 guidelines recently approved by the Department of Education. Call (800) 260-3683 for more information.”

I did call the number and spike to a Sterling Jensen with AMERICAN FINANCIAL SERVICES

I told him before we move forward I would like to make sure that this was no a scam. He confirmed my email and here is the email he sent me:

Federal student loan discharge program for students who were misled by Strayer University

Dear Judith,

The Department of Education has opened a filling period for a program to discharge federal student loans. We may have assisted you in the past with your forgiveness program to lower your monthly payment and put you on a path to having your student loans forgiven. I noticed that you attended Strayer University, which has been added to the list of predatory schools that qualify for a discharge. This means you would have a great chance to have your loans possibly dismissed within 12-36 months if you were misled by them.

If any of these grievances apply to you based on your school experience, you can apply.

Your school has shut down.
School has lost its accreditation.
Misled or denied the ability to transfer your credits.
Misled about salary expectations in your field of study.
No disclosure on the cost of your education.
Misled about job placement after graduation.
You are not working in field of study or employment was not found through the school.
If you have federal student loans with the lenders Navient, Great Lakes, Fedloan, Nelnet, American Education Services, Mohela, or Sallie Mae Cornerstone your loans are qualified to apply for these programs the Department of Education have opened for students who were misled by the school they attended.

Please call 424 231 4818 for more information

To see if your student loan qualifies for student loan discharge, please call the Students Service Center Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at 424 231 4818.

*If you have already filed a claim with the Department of Education, please disregard this email. You should have been provided a reference number that will allow you to track your loans during the progress of your discharge.*