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Record numbers of student loan borrowers are struggling to make their payments, according to a new report. New Education Department student loan data from the end of last year revealed a record-high combined rate of borrowers in default and serious delinquency,
In an ominous sign for student loan borrowers, the Education Department published new data indicating that backlogs for repayment plans and loan forgiveness are ongoing.
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$180 billion in student loans are now in default, new federal data shows
Key Points ・Approximately 7.7 million borrowers with $180 billion in federal student loans are now in default as of December 2025. ・More than 4 million borrowers remain 30+ days delinquent on their accounts,
Recently released data from the Education Department showed that by the end of last year, 7.7 million borrowers had defaulted on $181 billion in federal student loans.
Trump's cap on student-loan borrowing for advanced degrees has prompted colleges to create new lending programs to fill financing gaps.
Graduates, parents and students spoke to BBC Your Voice about their experiences of student loans.