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Student Loan Crisis: Government Ends Patience, Millions Brace

4/21/2025

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As the government signals an end to its patience with unpaid student loans, millions of Americans brace for the consequences. Business reporter Stacy Cowley delves into the reasons behind this shift, revealing its financial toll on borrowers and the potential ripple effects on the future of higher education financing.

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As the government signals an end to its patience with unpaid student loans, millions of Americans brace for the consequences. Business reporter Stacy Cowley delves into the reasons behind this shift, revealing its financial toll on borrowers and the potential ripple effects on the future of higher education financing.