Dear Katherine,

 

Here's what I would do in the case of an individual who has received a
federal loan without knowledge of having a LD.  I would have the student
or assist the student in contacting the American Student Assistance
(ASA) Office about the Forgiveness Loan Program.  The student will have
to get a letter from the psychologist that administered the
testing/evaluation.  Make sure the psychologist includes the student's
diagnosis and  that he/she wasn't aware of having a LD.  There is also a
"forgiveness" form that the student will have to complete. Once the
"forgiveness" form and letter are completed send them to ASA.  

 

The ASA may forgive the loan or at least a portion of it.  It's worth a
try because the student's creditworthiness is at stake too.  An
unfavorable credit report could unfortunately prevent him/her  from
getting a personal loan and in some cases employment.  Good luck!

 

Jackie Fletcher

MA. Dept. of Education 

 

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From: learningdisabilities-bounces at nifl.gov
[mailto:learningdisabilities-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Katherine
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 8:47 PM
To: The Learning Disabilities Discussion List
Subject: [LearningDisabilities 1648] Re: Answer to Jon's Question
-LDDocumentation Time Limits

 

--The "receipt of financial aid" is not a protected classification under
Federal or state civil rights laws.--  

 

I realize receiving financial aid isn't a protected status.  But what
about people who have disabilities who have received financial aid or
who have borrowed money, only to fail because of an undiagnosed
disability?

 

Katherine Mercurio Gotthardt
www.luxuriouschoices.net 

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	Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 5:41 PM

	Subject: [LearningDisabilities 1647] Answer to Jon's Question -
LDDocumentation Time Limits

	 

	Hello,

	 

	I am posting the following response on behalf of Idris Muhammad.

	 

	Rochelle

	 

	 

	 

	I do not believe it is a civil rights violation to omit
screening anyone receiving college Federal Financial Aid, particularly,
including those students who have failed in a higher education system.
The "receipt of financial aid" is not a protected classification under
Federal or state civil rights laws.

	 

	
	Respectfully yours,
	
	Idris A. Muhammad, Director
	Student Disability Services
	(386) 506-3076
	muhammi at dbcc.edu <mailto:muhammi at dbcc.edu>  

	 

	 

	 

	 

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