Student loan collections resume, affecting millions in default
The Department of Education restarts collections of loans in default on Monday, putting millions of borrowers at risk of having their benefits and wages garnished.

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2 developments- May 4, 2025What the restart of defaulted student loan collection means for borrowers
- May 6, 2025Trump administration restarts involuntary collections on student loan debt
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4 viewpointsQuestions swirl as millions of Massachusetts student loan borrowers brace for the restart of payments
What the restart of defaulted student loan collection means for borrowers
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9 viewpointsDefaulted federal student loan collections resume, sparking anxiety for many
Federal student loan payments resume, defaulted loans sent to collections
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3 viewpointsTrump administration restarts involuntary collections on student loan debt
Education Department resumes collecting loans for borrowers in default
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