Educationscore 588·6 metrosupdated 1h ago

Nearly 300,000 North Carolinians Default on Student Loans

Approximately 300,000 residents in North Carolina have defaulted on federal student loans, accumulating a debt of around $7.8 billion. The rise in defaults follows the resumption of loan payments after a pandemic-related pause, raising concerns about future financial repercussions for borrowers.

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