Defaulting on federal student loans, defined as being 270 days past due, can lead to wage garnishment and withheld federal ...

Federal government begins wage garnishment for defaulted student loans after pandemic pause. 5 million borrowers at risk of losing up to 15% of pay.

The Connecticut Student Loan Ombudsperson is reminding borrowers that the U.S. Department of Education has begun sending out wage garnishment notices.

Millions of people are at risk of the government’s seizing their refunds to pay what is owed on student loans.

The federal government is pausing involuntary collections on student loans after previously sending out notices to some in default.

Major changes to the Parent Plus program are coming — but borrowers can take action to keep some options intact.

Borrowers receive 30-day warnings after nearly 5-year pause during pandemic.

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 18: A Department of Education sign is displayed outside of their federal student aid office on May 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. Borrowers have been reporting false default alerts ...

The Department of Education said it wouldn't involuntarily collect defaulted student loan debts, about a week after it said ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Adam Minsky is an attorney and writer focusing on student loans. The Education Department on Monday officially implemented a ...

As student debt makes headlines again, Wisconsin Watch talked to an expert about how to get a degree without borrowing more than you can pay back.