Student Loan Defaults Rise by 1.3 Million, Federal Aid Reports

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Published: 2026-06-25
Category: education
Source: NASFAA
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Federal Student Aid's latest report indicates a significant increase of 1.3 million student loan defaults since late 2025. This brings the total number of defaulted borrowers to approximately 9 million, collectively owing $220 billion. The data underscores persistent difficulties many individuals face in managing their student loan repayments.

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