Federal Student Loan Defaults Exceed Nine Million

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Published: 2026-10-05
Category: education
Source: Forbes
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New data from the U.S. Department of Education reveals that over nine million federal student loan borrowers are now in default, with an additional 400,000 defaulting by June 2026. This trend indicates a worsening crisis in student loan repayment, potentially impacting millions of individuals and the broader economy.

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