Event Brief
Jul 20, 2026 at 5:06 PM ET
Student loan defaults surge after pandemic protections lapsed
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About 9.5 million people are in default on federal student loans after pandemic-era payment protections ended.
WHO: Federal student loan borrowers
WHAT: Defaults on federal student loans surged to record levels, with 9.5 million borrowers in default.
WHEN: Jul 20, 2026 at 4:45 PM ET
WHERE: United States
WHY: Payments came due again after a lengthy COVID-19 pause intended to provide relief.
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