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#Federal Student Aid
Economy
Student loan overhaul leaves Class of 2026 with harsher bills
Student loan overhaul is hitting new graduates from three directions: higher borrowing costs, tighter federal caps and a shakier repayment system.
By Sloane Carrington
Economy
Student-loan defaults are now a consumer-credit story
Student loan defaults jumped again in 2026, pulling 3.6 million borrowers into default over two quarters and raising fresh risks for credit and spending.
By Helena Brandt
