But in the letter, Democrats say they’ve received reports from borrowers who suddenly had their tax refunds offset. It ...

As the government shutdown drags on, federal student loan borrowers who can't get help with their account at the Education ...

The government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025, has sparked uncertainty for millions of federal student loan borrowers. While some major functions remain in motion, many se ...

A Democratic representative has put forth a new bill to help federal workers with their student loan payments while the ...

Some student loan borrowers face wage garnishment. Student loan borrowers in default could have up to 15% of their wages garnished by the U.S. government starting later this summer. Nearly 2 million ...

The Education Department won't target the Social Security payments of defaulted student-loan borrowers for now, but is still moving forward to offset tax refunds and pursue wage garnishments Earlier ...

If you're behind on your student loan payments, the Department of Education is about to use your paycheck to get your attention. The Department of Education announced it had resumed involuntary ...

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — After a multi-year pause, the federal government resumed student loan collections on May 5, 2025 — and for millions of Americans, the consequences are already being felt.

(NerdWallet) – If you’re among the millions of borrowers who haven’t made full, on-time federal student loan payments after the on-ramp period ended Sept. 30, 2024, take action now. Otherwise, your ...

If you're in default on your loans, the pause gives you time to take action before your Social Security benefits are at risk. Dashia is the consumer insights editor for CNET. She specializes in ...

Are you having problems with your student loans? Struggling to understand a loan servicer’s decision? Confused by the federal government's new repayment plans and wondering what to do? Kelsey Lesco ...

Five million student loan borrowers already faced default penalties in May. Those borrowers were in default prior to the pandemic. As a result, a total of 10 million borrowers — about one in four — ...