Dossier
defaults
Coverage of defaults in the Nexus archive.
- Millions try to get their lives back on track, as defaults on student loans surge
Millions of borrowers are facing higher monthly payments as the government dismantles the SAVE plan, an income-driven repayment option. This change is contributing to a surge in student loan defaults, as borrowers struggle to get their lives back on track.
- As defaults on student loans surge, millions are trying to get their lives back on track
Over 4.2 million people defaulted on student loans between April 2025 and March 2026, according to an Associated Press analysis. The surge in defaults has left millions striving to regain financial stability.