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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National42 articles from 19 sources across the spectrum· Updated 511d ago

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The story so far

2 developments
  1. May 4, 2025What the restart of defaulted student loan collection means for borrowers
  2. May 6, 2025Trump administration restarts involuntary collections on student loan debt

Who covered each development

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Last development · May 6, 2025 — Trump administration restarts involuntary collections on student loan debt

The bigger story

How each side is putting it

Left

4 viewpoints
Ran by 1 outlet· Alaska Public Media
Alaska Public MediaLean Left· 511d ago

Trump administration to resume collections on student loan borrowers in default

Alaska Public MediaLean Left· 512d ago

Trump administration to resume collections on student loan borrowers in default

Berkshire EagleLean Left· 512d ago

Questions swirl as millions of Massachusetts student loan borrowers brace for the restart of payments

QuartzLean Left· 512d ago

Student loan collections are back on today. Here's what to know

CNNLean Left· 513d ago· ran in 4 outlets

What the restart of defaulted student loan collection means for borrowers

NBC NewsLean Left· 513d ago

Student loan collections restart May 5: Here’s what you need to know

Center

9 viewpoints
WMURCenter· 511d ago

Student loan collections resume, affecting millions in default

KCEN WacoCenter· 511d ago

Student loan collection resumes today

Fox2 DetroitCenter· 511d ago

Defaulted federal student loan collections resume, sparking anxiety for many

Ran by 10 outlets· ABC 13 Houston, ABC 11 Raleigh, +8 more
ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· 512d ago

What the restart of defaulted student loan collection means for borrowers

ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· 512d ago

What the restart of defaulted student loan collection means for borrowers

ABC 30 FresnoLean Left· 512d ago

What the restart of defaulted student loan collection means for borrowers

ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· 512d ago

What the restart of defaulted student loan collection means for borrowers

WMURCenter· 512d ago

What the restart of defaulted student loan collection means for borrowers

ABC 7 New YorkCenter· 512d ago

What the restart of defaulted student loan collection means for borrowers

ABC 7 San FranciscoLean Left· 512d ago

What the restart of defaulted student loan collection means for borrowers

6ABC PhiladelphiaLean Left· 512d ago

What the restart of defaulted student loan collection means for borrowers

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· 512d ago

What the restart of defaulted student loan collection means for borrowers

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 513d ago

What the restart of defaulted student loan collection means for borrowers

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 512d ago

Federal student loan payments resume, defaulted loans sent to collections

Right

3 viewpoints
New York PostLean Right· 511d ago

Trump administration restarts involuntary collections on student loan debt

FOX BusinessLean Right· 512d ago

Student loan borrowers in default begin facing debt collections

Washington ExaminerRight· 512d ago

Education Department resumes collecting loans for borrowers in default

Other outlets

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1 article
The GuardianLean Left· 511d ago

US student loan collections resume: here’s what you need to know

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