General Forbearance Request. Use this form to request a general forbearance on yor Direct Loans, FFEL Program loans, or Federal Perkins Loans. 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
2. In Section 1, provide your borrower information. Ensure that your Social Security Number, name, address, and contact details are accurate. If any information has changed, check the corresponding box.
3. Move to Section 2 and carefully read the instructions. Indicate the reason for your forbearance request by checking one of the options provided. Specify if you wish to temporarily stop payments or make smaller payments.
4. Fill in the desired start date for your forbearance in Section 2. Also, indicate when you would like it to end and when you plan to resume payments.
5. In Section 3, review the understandings and certifications. Confirm that all information is true and sign where indicated.
6. Follow the instructions in Section 4 regarding how to complete the form correctly and return it as specified in Section 6.

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