July 5, 2025

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5 million borrowers have now defaulted on their student loans — and data shows that number could soon double

Danielle Arnone, a Utah mother of two, has seen her credit score plunge 150 points this year because she and her husband were unable to keep up with the cost of living and pay back their federal student loans at the same time. “It was shocking — made us sick to our stomachs,” she told

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Default student loans sent to collections starting Monday

Trump administration begins sending default student loans to collections Starting Monday, the Education Department will resume reporting defaulted student loans to collections agencies, potentially affecting as many as 5 million borrowers. Updated: 5:20 AM CDT May 5, 2025 Washington Bureau Reporter The Department of Education will begin reporting defaulted student loans to collections agencies starting

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