Student Loan Defaults Hit 9.3M as Repayment Plan Deadline Approaches

Student loan defaults hit 9.3M as repayment plan deadline approaches

Nearly 1 in 5 student loan borrowers are in default, meaning the account is at least 360 days delinquent, according to data from the U.S. Department of Education.

Treasury launches student loan support center as new data show 9.3 million borrowers in default

The Treasury Department launched a support center for defaulted student loan borrowers as 9.3 million federal borrowers fall behind on payments, up 50% since 2016.

Student Loan Defaults Hit $234 Billion as 9.3 Million Borrowers Face Rising Pressure

Federal student loan defaults reached $234 billion by June 2026, with more than 9.3 million borrowers in default and another 1.5 million at risk.

New Defaulted Loans Support Center launched by U.S. Departments of Education/Treasury

New Defaulted Loans Support Center launched by U.S. Departments of Education/Treasury