Student loans to go to Treasury Department
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New Department of Education data shows 7.7 million borrowers are in student loan default. Here's how to check your loans and make a plan to avoid garnishments.
The U.S. Treasury and Education Departments team up to improve federal student aid programs, tackling $1.7 trillion in loans.
If you collect Social Security and you are behind on a federal student loan, the past year has been a slow-motion policy watch. As of March 2026: garnishment is still paused, but the clock is ticking toward a resumption date tied to a new repayment plan launching this summer.