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How to Automate DOE Form 1845-0031 with Playwright

Automate federal student loan general forbearance request workflows with Playwright when APIs aren’t available or sufficient. You’ll eliminate manual forbearance application processing and reduce approval delays by automating repetitive student loan relief processes. Use Playwright to interact with Federal Student Aid systems programmatically. View Federal Student Aid developer resources for available APIs when applicable.

Setup

Install Playwright and configure authentication:
npm install playwright

Automate Workflows

Create scripts for common DOE Form 1845-0031 tasks:
import { chromium } from 'playwright';

const browser = await chromium.launch();
const page = await browser.newPage();

// Navigate to Department of Education website
await page.goto('https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/apply-grant/grant-application-and-other-forms');

// Start new forbearance request
await page.click('[data-testid="manage-loans"]');
await page.click('[data-testid="request-forbearance"]');
await page.selectOption('[name="forbearance_type"]', 'general_discretionary');

// Borrower information
await page.fill('[name="first_name"]', 'Jennifer');
await page.fill('[name="middle_initial"]', 'L');
await page.fill('[name="last_name"]', 'Martinez');
await page.fill('[name="ssn"]', '987-65-4321');
await page.fill('[name="date_of_birth"]', '08/25/1995');

// Contact information
await page.fill('[name="address"]', '234 University Avenue, Apt 5C');
await page.fill('[name="city"]', 'Austin');
await page.selectOption('[name="state"]', 'TX');
await page.fill('[name="zip"]', '78705');
await page.fill('[name="phone"]', '512-555-0176');
await page.fill('[name="email"]', 'j.martinez@email.com');

// Loan servicer information
await page.selectOption('[name="loan_servicer"]', 'nelnet');
await page.fill('[name="servicer_account_number"]', '1234567890');

// Forbearance request details
await page.selectOption('[name="reason"]', 'financial_hardship');
await page.fill('[name="requested_start_date"]', '02/01/2025');
await page.selectOption('[name="requested_duration"]', '12_months');

// Financial hardship details
await page.fill('[name="monthly_income"]', '2400');
await page.fill('[name="monthly_expenses"]', '2650');
await page.fill('[name="total_loan_balance"]', '45000');
await page.fill('[name="monthly_loan_payment"]', '485');

// Employment status
await page.selectOption('[name="employment_status"]', 'employed_part_time');
await page.fill('[name="employer_name"]', 'Downtown Coffee Shop');
await page.fill('[name="hours_per_week"]', '25');
await page.fill('[name="employment_start_date"]', '11/15/2024');

// Hardship explanation
await page.fill('[name="hardship_explanation"]', 'Reduced work hours due to business downsizing. Currently seeking full-time employment while maintaining part-time position. Unable to meet loan payment obligations without forbearance.');

// Loan types to include
await page.check('[name="include_direct_loans"]');
await page.check('[name="include_ffel_loans"]');
await page.check('[name="subsidized_loans"]');
await page.check('[name="unsubsidized_loans"]');

// Interest capitalization acknowledgment
await page.check('[name="understand_interest_accrual"]');
await page.check('[name="understand_capitalization"]');
await page.check('[name="acknowledge_payment_increase"]');

// Alternative options reviewed
await page.check('[name="reviewed_income_driven"]');
await page.check('[name="reviewed_deferment"]');
await page.check('[name="reviewed_consolidation"]');

// Supporting documentation
await page.click('[data-testid="upload-income-docs"]');
await page.setInputFiles('[name="income_verification"]', './documents/paystubs_recent.pdf');
await page.click('[data-testid="upload-expense-docs"]');
await page.setInputFiles('[name="expense_documentation"]', './documents/monthly_bills.pdf');

// Notification preferences
await page.check('[name="email_notifications"]');
await page.check('[name="sms_notifications"]');
await page.fill('[name="mobile_number"]', '512-555-0176');

// Signature and certification
await page.check('[name="certify_accuracy"]');
await page.check('[name="authorize_credit_check"]');
await page.fill('[name="signature_name"]', 'Jennifer L Martinez');
await page.fill('[name="signature_date"]', '01/25/2025');
await page.click('[data-testid="submit-request"]');

// Download confirmation
await page.click('[data-testid="download-confirmation"]');

await browser.close();
Playwright handles eligibility verification, documentation upload, and Federal Student Aid submission processes automatically. You can automate forbearance renewals, servicer communications, and repayment plan transitions workflows.

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