June 29, 2025

Student loan borrowers

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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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How Trump’s budget bill will impact student loans: What to know

00:00 Speaker A All week, we’re giving you everything that you need to know about paying back your student loans. Today, we’re breaking down all the latest policy changes under the Trump administration. Joining us now for that, we’ve got Mark Kantrowitz, author and student loan expert. Mark, let’s start with some of the proposals

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Trump Executive Order On Accreditation Could Reshape Student Loans

WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 20: President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the … More White House on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) Getty Images Trump Executive Order On College

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