The Education Department has suspended certain collections efforts for student loans, giving borrowers some breathing room.

The Education Department just gave defaulted student-loan borrowers more time to figure out payment plans and ensure their tax refunds aren't seized.

The Department of Education will delay garnishing wages and intercepting federal income tax refunds.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Adam Minsky is an attorney and writer focusing on student loans. US President Donald Trump speaks to the media after signing ...

After a lengthy pandemic-related pause, the U.S. Department of Education resumed collection efforts on student loans in default in May. This has placed renewed pressure on borrowers who are behind on ...

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