I attended The University XXXX XXXX in XXXX, Montana from XX/XX/XXXX-XX/XX/XXXX ( received an associate 's degree ). My father cosigned on a loan for {$10000.00} with XXXX, who sold my loan to American Education Services. My father passed away suddenly and tragically on XX/XX/XXXX. AES notified me promptly ( we 're talking within 48 hours of my father dying- I was not allowed a grieving period whatsoever ) that my loan is now due back in full and immediately. I suppose I should have done my research and known that in the sudden case of my father 's XXXX this would happen ( silly me for not planning ahead for such a tragedy ), but AES wo n't even allow me to adjust my payment amounts. My father had set up the payments to work with his income as an accountant. Now I, fresh out of school and working with a $ XXXX yearly income, have to make payments in the amount that was fair for a $ XX/XX/XXXX income. I have exhausted forbearance, income-based payments, and every other option that would allow me to make affordable payments. Starting in 2 months I have no more options but to pay more than I can afford to these loans, all because they wo n't allow me to re-finance based on my personal income.