Federal Student Aid TPD discharge fax number
Paper applications for Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) discharge of federal student loans can be faxed with supporting documents to 540-212-2415.
Last checked: October 31, 2026
Always check the number on your letter or form instructions. Agencies can change fax numbers without notice.
| Purpose | Fax number | Who can use it | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPD discharge application and supporting documents (paper application) | 540-212-2415 | Online application is recommended by FSA | Send fax to this number |
| Source: studentaid.gov, checked October 31, 2026 — "You can also fax your application and supporting documents to 540-212-2415." Mail: U.S. Department of Education, P.O. Box 300010, Greenville, TX 75403. | |||
How to fax Federal Student Aid (TPD discharge) online
- Fill in and sign the TPD discharge application. If a medical professional certifies it, they sign as well.
- Add your VA or SSA documents if you qualify that way.
- Combine everything into one PDF.
- Fax it to 540-212-2415.
- Track the status later under My Activity on StudentAid.gov.
From $2.89 for 1–5 pages, no account and no subscription. You get a delivery report by email; if the fax cannot be delivered, the payment is refunded automatically.
What to include
- Signed TPD discharge application
- VA or SSA documentation, or the medical certification
Online is recommended
Federal Student Aid recommends applying online at StudentAid.gov.
Cover sheet tips
A cover sheet is the first page the clerk sees, so keep it short: who the fax is for, your full name, your reference number, the subject in one line and the total number of pages including the cover. You can fill one in with our free fax cover sheet generator and save it as a PDF. More tips: what to include on a fax cover sheet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fax number for TPD discharge?
StudentAid.gov lists 540-212-2415 for TPD applications and supporting documents.
Does a fax confirmation mean my loan is discharged?
No. It only shows the fax was transmitted. The decision appears in your StudentAid.gov account.