How long until a debtor from student loan obligations can discharge a release?

Huh?  I don't know what you mean by "discharge a release".  Are you asking how long a student loan must be in repayment status before it is dischargeable?  If that is your question, the answer is:   there is no such time limit.  Student loans are only dischargeable in bankruptcy if you can prove, after trial, that repaying the loan would constitute an "undue hardship" on the debtor and debtor's dependents. The elements required to prove that vary from district to district, but it is generally a very difficult threshold to meet. You need to consult with a bankruptcy attorney in your area for more details. Mark Markus has been practicing exclusively bankruptcy law in California since 1991.  He is a Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization,  AV-Rated by martindale.com, and A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau.