1. New Data Show a Lower Percentage of Students Defaulting on Federal Student Loans

New Data Show a Lower Percentage of Students Defaulting on Federal Student Loans

The Department of Education has announced that, for students who entered repayment in FY 2011, the official three-year federal student loan cohort default rate has declined to 13.7%. This drop is seen in all sectors of higher education, including public, private, and for-profit institutions. 

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Department of Education
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Education