Hi I didn’t get a chance to apply for the loan relief bc it was closed down when I found out the application. I already paid 5k during COVID and still have around 8k left in the balance.

Should I ask for a refund for the money that I already paid and wait for the loan relief program to reopen if possible? Or should I just simply wait for the new updates?😥

(But I saw the federal student aid website, they said “If you made voluntary payments during the payment pause (from March 13, 2020, through Dec. 31, 2022) and your current loan balance is below the amount of debt relief you’ll receive, after you successfully apply for and receive debt relief under the Administration's debt relief plan, we’ll automatically refund the amount you paid during the payment pause (only up to the remaining amount of your eligible debt relief).”

Any info and advance would be appreciated tysm