Borrowers do not need to do anything as the change goes through, the administration says.
A person walks by the Department of Education building, seen with missing letters after removal of America 250 banners, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Washington. whose borrowers are in default, according to a new agreement announced Thursday.
The U.S. Education Department’s handing off these student loans is the next step in President Donald Trump’s plans toAs the US shifts missiles towards Iran, officials raise concerns of gaps in European air defensesUS to set up 12 regional disaster response hubs as it consolidates emergency humanitarian aidThe 17-page agreement outlines a stunning realignment of the nation’s federal student loan programs, which have been overseen by the Education Department for more than 40 years. Eventually, the Treasury Department is to take responsibility for all student loans, according to the agreement. A second phase with no timeframe says Treasury will “assume operational responsibility” over non-defaulted loans, “to the extent practicable.” About 9.2 million Americans are in default on student loans, according to Education Department data released this month.What do student loan borrowers need to do? Borrowers do not need to do anything as the change goes through, the administration says. They will continue to work with the same loan servicer and repay their loans the same way. Borrowers in default can visit myeddebt.ed.gov for an overview of their defaulted federal student loans.The Treasury Department will take over management of student loan defaults, whose borrowers are months behind on payments. Defaulted loans add up to about $180 billion, or 11% of the government’s $1.7 trillion student loan portfolio.Transitioning student loans to the Treasury Department is part of Trump’s plan to dismantle the Education Department. Only Congress has authority to close the department, but Trump officials are picking it apart through a series ofIt’s expected that the Treasury Department will take responsibility for all student loans, according to the agreement. However, there is no timeframe for the second phase yet.on federal student loans remain on hold. The Trump administration announced in February that it is delaying plans to withhold pay from student loan borrowers who default on their payments.If your student loans are in default, you can contact your loan holder to apply for a loan rehabilitation program. The Associated Press receives support from Charles Schwab Foundation for educational and explanatory reporting to improve financial literacy. The independent foundation is separate from Charles Schwab and Co. Inc. The AP is solely responsible for its journalism. Fewer people are riding the San Diego trolley. Officials blame the unexpected drop on ICE and affordability.San Diego Padres offer sneak peek of this season’s new food options at Petco Park‘A feeling of betrayal’: San Diego reacts to Cesar Chavez sex-abuse allegationsCheaper water ahead? San Diego County Water Authority inks landmark water deal with Riverside County.Forbes: Padres now the 10th-most valuable franchise in MLB
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