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Navient Borrowers Start Receiving $100M Payout After Delays

2/18/2026

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Borrowers harmed by Navient began receiving payments from a $100 million Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) fund on February 13, 2026.
The delay stemmed from actions by U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration affecting protections.
Navient agreed in 2024 to pay $120 million to resolve allegations it misled borrowers into delaying repayments, increasing costs.
Advocacy groups criticized the administration for delaying payouts and allowing accountability gaps amid rising defaults.

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Borrowers harmed by Navient began receiving payments from a $100 million Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) fund on February 13, 2026.
The delay stemmed from actions by U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration affecting protections.
Navient agreed in 2024 to pay $120 million to resolve allegations it misled borrowers into delaying repayments, increasing costs.
Advocacy groups criticized the administration for delaying payouts and allowing accountability gaps amid rising defaults.