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Protect Yourself Before Student Loan Repayments Begin - The Power of a Debt Validation Letter

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Raoul Cannon

4/24/20252 min read

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With federal student loan repayments scheduled to resume on May 5th, 2025, it's absolutely critical that you take steps now to protect your financial well-being. One of the most powerful tools you have at your disposal is the debt validation letter.

Why a Debt Validation Letter for Student Loans?

Before you start making payments, you need to be certain that the debt the loan servicer or lender claims you owe is accurate. A debt validation letter is a formal request for them to provide proof of the debt. This is especially important because:

  • Loan amounts can change over time due to interest, fees, and payment history.

  • Loans can be transferred between servicer, and records might not always be seamless.

  • Errors, though rare, can occur.

Sending a debt validation letter ensures that you have a clear understanding of the loan terms, the original creditor, the account history, and the current amount owed before payments begin.

Act Fast: Mail Your Letter Before May 2nd!

Given the looming May 5th deadline, it is crucial to send your debt validation letter via certified mail with return receipt requested before May 2nd, 2025. This provides you with proof that the lender or servicer received your request.

Who to Contact: Understanding Your Loan Servicer and Lender

Knowing who services your loan is the first step. For federal student loans, your servicer is the company that handles billing and other administrative tasks. Here are some of the top federal loan servicer you might be dealing with:

  • Aidvantage: You can reach them at 1-800-722-1300 or visit their website at aidvantage.studentaid.gov. Their mailing address for correspondence is P.O. Box 300001, Greenville, TX 75403-3001.

  • Central Research, Inc. (CRI): Contact them at 1-833-355-4311 or through their website at cri.studentaid.gov. Their mailing address is P.O. Box 83106, Lincoln, NE 68501.

  • ECSI: Reach them at 1-866-313-3797 or online at efpls.ed.gov. Their mailing address is P.O. Box 1289, Moon Township, PA 15108.

  • Edfinancial: You can call them at 1-855-337-6884 or visit edfinancial.studentaid.gov. Their mailing address is P.O. Box 36008, Knoxville, TN 37930-6008.

  • MOHELA: Contact them at 1-888-866-4352 or through their website at mohela.studentaid.gov. Their mailing address is 633 Spirit Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63005-1243.

  • Nelnet: You can reach them at 1-888-486-4722 or visit nelnet.studentaid.gov. Their mailing address is P.O. Box 82561, Lincoln, NE 68501-2561.

  • Default Resolution Group (U.S. Department of Education): Contact them at 1-800-621-3115 or visit myeddebt.ed.gov. Their mailing address is P.O. Box 5609, Greenville, TX 75403-5609.

To find your specific federal loan servicer, log into your account on the Federal Student Aid website (studentaid.gov) or call the FSAIC at 1-800-433-3243. Contact your servicer directly for information on deferment and their specific procedures.

If you have private student loans, you will need to contact your lender directly. Here are some of the top private student loan lenders:

Contact these lenders via phone or their websites to inquire about forbearance or modified payment plans and their mailing addresses. Their policies vary.