Meeting the Rising Demand: How SDS Helped Bankruptcy Firms Address Student Loan Debt at NACBA in Boston

Student Debt Solutions (SDS) had a strong presence at the NACBA Annual Convention in Boston, April 9–12, where one theme came through clearly: the need for student loan support within bankruptcy practices is rapidly growing. Attorneys across the country are seeing more clients burdened by student debt, yet many firms still lack a structured way to address these cases effectively.

At the conference, SDS drew significant interest by presenting a clear, practical workflow for handling student loans in bankruptcy. The approach is simple but powerful: first, determine whether a client is a strong candidate for discharge through a SLAP/attestation analysis. If the answer is yes, SDS provides fully prepared, court-ready complaint and adversary proceeding documents—removing much of the complexity and time burden from the attorney.

If discharge is not the right path, SDS ensures clients still receive value through tailored repayment solutions. Firms can choose between a self-service model—offering clients access to a portal, free analysis, and optional enrollment—or a fully managed service, including paid strategy sessions and attorney-guided plans. This flexibility resonated with attendees, as it allows firms to meet varying client needs while also creating new revenue opportunities.

A recurring challenge discussed at NACBA was that many firms are not proactively offering student loan services, despite clear and increasing demand from their clients. SDS addresses this gap with scalable solutions, ranging from simple referral partnerships to comprehensive, white-glove managed services. That range of options helped drive strong interest in SDS at the event.

Additionally, SDS’s integrations were especially well received. The seamless connection with Jubilee and the ability to import BCB files significantly streamline the attestation and data-gathering process. These features reduce administrative friction, allowing attorneys to focus on strategy and client outcomes rather than manual data entry.

As student loan debt continues to impact bankruptcy clients nationwide, the need for efficient, reliable solutions has never been greater. If your firm is facing similar challenges, SDS offers the tools, technology, and support to meet your clients’ needs—whether through simple referrals or fully managed services. Reach out to learn how SDS can help you better serve clients struggling with student loan debt.