Why Student Loan Defaults Could Soar Next Summer

Nearly 1 in 5 Illinois student loan borrowers are now in default. Here’s what it means

About 295,000 Illinois borrowers have fallen into default since pandemic-era protections ended. Experts warn the financial consequences could extend well beyond student loan payments

Student loan defaults surge in Wisconsin, US after payment pause ends

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Student Loan Borrowers Forced To Reapply For Repayment Plans After Calculation Errors

The Education Department has begun notifying student loan borrowers who had applied for income-driven repayment plans that, due to an error, they must now reapply again.

As defaults on student loans surge, millions are trying to get their lives back on track

More than 4.2 million people across the country defaulted on student loans between April 2025 and March 2026, according to an Associated Press analysis.

Student loan defaults rise across country, state and county

The Associated Press has released data on student loan statistics across the country. How do Arizona and Mohave County compare?

Why Student Loan Defaults Could Soar Next Summer

Student loan defaults have risen dramatically in the past year as millions of borrowers fall behind on payments after pandemic protections were lifted.