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If your student loans are in default Involuntary collections on federal student loans will remain on hold.
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Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Americans in default can have up to 15% of their disposable pay garnished by the government.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
Around 9 million people are currently in default on their education debt, according to an estimate by Protect Borrowers.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Texas has one of the largest groups of borrowers in default in the country.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
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Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Americans in default can have up to 15% of their disposable pay garnished by the government.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
Around 9 million people are currently in default on their education debt, according to an estimate by Protect Borrowers.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Texas has one of the largest groups of borrowers in default in the country.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
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“In default.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20default. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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