11 U.S.C. 523(a)(8) Dischargeability of Student Loan Debt 
Last Updated: November 8, 2024

11 U.S.C. 523(a)(8)
Fed. R. Bank. P.

Event: Adversary > Open an AP Case

A Motion to Reopen is not required when filing an Adversary Compaint under 11 U.S.C. 523(a)(8) i.e. Discharge of a U.S. Department of Education Student Loan.

Open the Adversary case as directed under Filing an Adversary Complaint in the ECF Users Manual.

The court will administratively reopen the main bankruptcy case to allow the adversary proceeding to continue.

Note: Adversary cases related to Student Loan Dischargeability are handled by the Office of the United States Attorney for the district where the bankruptcy is pending.

Filing Requirements

No additional action beyond Adversary Filing Requirements in the ECF User's Manual.