Educationscore 601·6 metrosupdated 1h ago

Rising Default Rates on Federal Student Loans Amid Economic Struggles

As household costs soar, one in five federal student loan borrowers are now in default, struggling to keep up with payments. Experts highlight confusion over new repayment plans as a key factor in this crisis.

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