Student bankruptcy is an ongoing problem for the multitude of student loan programs. To address this problem, Congress passed 11 U.S.C.Sec 523(a)(8) of the Bankrupcy Code. Sec. 523(a)(8) states:
(a) A discharge under section 727, 1141, 1228(a), 1228(b), or 1328(b) of this Title does not discharge an individual debtor from any debt…(8) for an educational benefit [...]