Covid-era government relief for student loan borrowers has come to an end, and that means a surge of loan defaults is looming, with affected borrowers facing wage garnishment and reductions to their ...

The number of borrowers delinquent on their student debt and at risk for entering default continues to climb, new reports ...

If your student loan is in default, it’s paramount to reach out to the organization that notified you about the situation so you can discuss your options.

NEW YORK — Starting next month, the Education Department says student loans that are in default will be referred for collections. Roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal ...

Student loans borrowers in default face harsh penalties starting May 5. Here's how to know if you're impacted and how to get out of default.

NEW YORK — Starting next month, the Education Department says student loans that are in default will be referred for collections. Roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal ...

Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 63°F. Friday, June 13th 2025 Digital Replica Edition.

Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 64°F. Thursday, June 26th 2025 E-Edition.

Student loans fall into default if they are left unpaid for a long period of time. Loans fall into default status at different times depending on which kind of loan they are, often around 270 days.

If your student loan is in default, it’s paramount to reach out to the organization that notified you about the situation so you can discuss your options.

The far-reaching consequences of student loan default can hit a borrower all at once. The government can withhold portions of Social Security checks, take tax refunds and garnish paychecks.Credit ...

If you’re in default, take action now. You want to contain the damage as much as possible. Unlike other forms of consumer debt, there’s no statute of limitations on federal student loan debt ...