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The department will continue to pause the garnishment of Social Security benefits for borrowers who are in default on their federal student loans.
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Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
The Trump administration said this spring that the number of student loan borrowers in default could soon rise from more than 5 million to roughly 10 million in the coming months.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 17 June 2025
At least 5 million borrowers are considered to be in default — not having made a payment in nine months.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
Once in default, loans are usually transferred to collection agencies authorized to pursue garnishments through tax refunds, wages, and Social Security payments.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
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Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
The Trump administration said this spring that the number of student loan borrowers in default could soon rise from more than 5 million to roughly 10 million in the coming months.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 17 June 2025
At least 5 million borrowers are considered to be in default — not having made a payment in nine months.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
Once in default, loans are usually transferred to collection agencies authorized to pursue garnishments through tax refunds, wages, and Social Security payments.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
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“In default.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20default. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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