How to Get Out of Student Loan Default (and Why So Many Borrowers Are Facing It in 2025)
Millions face student loan default in 2025. Learn what default means, how to fix it fast, and avoid falling behind again.
Millions face student loan default in 2025. Learn what default means, how to fix it fast, and avoid falling behind again.
To help defaulted student loan borrowers ease back into repayment, the Department of Education has created the Fresh Start program.
Dealing with loan servicers is a hassle, but dealing with a default is even worse. Because borrowers can sign up for $0 per month payment plans, default is avoidable.
Consolidation is a quick fix to defaulted federal student loans. Rehabilitation takes a bit longer but has some major advantages.