Federal student loan borrowers in default could soon see their wages garnished or Social Security checks withheld after Jan.

Starting January 7, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education officially resumed Administrative Wage Garnishment for defaulted ...

Millions of borrowers who are behind can expect the government to tighten repayment options this year. Experts say take action now to get help.

A spokesperson for the federal Department of Education said the agency will send the first notices to defaulted borrowers in ...

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 25: U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol Building on September 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. Jeffries spoke ...

Payments still due and loan servicers remain open, collection activity will still happen. IDR applications will still be processed. Pell Grants and Direct Loans will continue to be disbursed, but ...

A potential government shutdown looms as lawmakers are deadlocked over the 2026 federal budget. The Department of Education plans to furlough about 95% of its non-Federal Student Aid staff in the ...

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 5: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks at a press conference as the government shutdown continues in Washington, DC on November 5, 2025. Schumer ultimately ...

Student loan borrowers have spent much of 2025 trying to keep up with massive changes to the federal student loan system. That includes changes to repayment plans and borrowing limits. NPR's Cory ...

Federal student loans offer forgiveness options, while private loans close funding gaps Written By Written by Staff Loan Writer, Buy Side Bob Haegele is a staff loan writer at Buy Side covering auto ...

Borrowers have spent much of 2025 trying to keep up with dizzying changes to the federal student loan system. The Trump administration and Congress are in the process of overhauling everything from ...