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

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Farrington writes about higher education and student loans. Starting January 1, 2026, certain types of student loan ...

Under U.S. Law, the government can take up to 15% of a defaulted loan borrower's after-tax income for wage garnishment. Student loan borrowers beware: if your loans have defaulted, you may see ...