Getting Out of Student Loan Default with Fresh Start

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Getting Out of Student Loan Default with Fresh Start

This Fact Sheet, from Federal Student Aid an office of the U.S. Department of Education (ED), provides information on the Fresh Start Program. 

Fresh Start is a one-time, temporary program from ED that offers special benefits for borrowers with defaulted federal student loans.

The brief provides background on the Fresh Start program including:

  • Methods for participation
  • Information needed to join the program
  • What to expect from the program
  • Where to reach out for help

Access this Fact Sheet

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