In america, student debt is one of the only forms of debt that cant be purged by bankruptcy thanks to some laws passed in the mid 90's.
Student loan debt is not the only form of debt that cannot be easily purged by bankruptcy in the United States, although it is uniquely difficult to discharge compared to other types of private unsecured debt.
While it is true that laws passed in the mid-90s (and notably 2005) tightened restrictions, other debts—such as child support, alimony, and most tax debts—are also generally non-dischargeable in bankruptcy
Maybe in canada.
In america, student debt is one of the only forms of debt that cant be purged by bankruptcy thanks to some laws passed in the mid 90's.