Education Dept. backs away from fix to help disabled student borrowers

By Sasha Chavkin

Six months later, Dept. of Education continues to withhold financial aid for disabled students

Excerpts from this story referencing "Deborah McDonald":

"… ow over and over that she’s not capable, which is personally painful,” Deborah McDonald said.Most of McDonald’s loans are under review, and the payments have be …"

"… payments from Donita’s bank account. And instead of sending the form to Deborah McDonald, Sallie Mae sent it directly to Donita.“Basically they bait and switched …"

"… lie Mae sent it directly to Donita.“Basically they bait and switched,” Deborah McDonald said. “My daughter’s not able to make that determination.”“To me i …"

"… ral loans are still awaiting a final review for discharge.Donita's mother, Deborah McDonald, who has been navigating the Education Department's dysfunctional disabili …"