Sometimes a person must take action. 
There are those zillions of other times when it's best to watch and listen or even let go. 
Not in this case.
Fran found out there's a maximum of 3 years deferment on student loans.  The next step--one she's not crazy about, is to request permanent disability.  Unfortunately, chronic, debilitating pain is not on their list of disabilities.   I understand they have to be careful, but a little flexibility for individual circumstances would be a nice option.  The day we received the denial in the mail, a loud, little voice told me that this is when it's appropriate to contact your congressman.
I found an online contact form and sent off a quick message.  We received an answer from a real person in a short period of time.  The congressman's representative gave us a list of items to gather.  It took a several days for us to decide what to include and how much to add to the summary. 
Now it's done and ready to mail. 
Wish us success.
 
 
6 comments:
What an ordeal! Here's to a quick and definitive answer that meets your needs!
Hopefully, it was time well spent. Thanks for the good thoughts!
Good luck.
Thanks, Gino
Gosh, I hope they see the light and give her a break! Good luck!
Me, too! Thanks Rebekah!
K. Schrader's, area rep is keeping us in the loop. He sent us a copy of the letter he sent to the head of the Dept of Ed.
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