Has anyone been allowed to consolidate or refinance student loans while in Ch. 13?

[cspa522]

My husband's student loans are insane. We pay almost $600 a month, and today got the notice that it's going up $200 a month. I've contacted my attorney, but she's so slow to respond, I thought someone here might have an answer. We're 10 months from our last payment of a 5 year plan - we can make it work, but if we don't have to give the government more interest, why should we?

Thanks!

[justbroke]

Were these loans obtained after you filed for bankruptcy (Chapter 13)? I ask, because if they are prepetition loans, then they should have been in deferment. I'm unsure but maybe you could ask for a deferment until your plan is completed.