Student Loan Law: 12.2.6.2 Applying Based on Medical Professional Certification
Effective July 1, 2023, borrowers that apply for a TPD discharge may have their disability certified by (1) a physician, (2) a nurse practitioner or physician assistant licensed by a state, or (3) a certified psychologist at the independent practice level that is licensed to practice in the United States.85 Borrowers applying based on certification from a qualified medical professional must submit their TPD application “within 90 days of the date the physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or psychologist certifies the application.”