US Treasury to Manage Defaulted Student Loans, Education Dept Shifts Role
March 19, 2026
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Treasury Department will assume responsibility for collecting defaulted federal student loan debt.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Treasury Department will assume responsibility for collecting defaulted federal student loan debt.
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