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Here's what you need to do if you can't repay your student loans

Collections were paused for a time, but in May 2025, the government resumed "involuntary collection." In 2026, some borrowers became subject to wage garnishment.

Here's what you need to do if you can't repay your student loans

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Collections were paused for a time, but in May 2025, the government resumed "involuntary collection." In 2026, some borrowers became subject to wage garnishment.

The pause on federal student loan repayment ended in September 2023.

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Collections were paused for a time, but in May 2025, the government resumed "involuntary collection." In 2026, some borrowers became subject to wage garnishment. The pause on federal student loan repayment ended in September 2023.

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The pause on federal student loan repayment ended in September 2023.

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