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education department student loans

1 recorded attention episode across US.

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WITT Attention Index for education department student loans in US. It combines a public traffic bucket, change in that bucket, attached coverage and cross-region presence.

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Observed	Traffic bucket	Attention Index
Jul 21, 20:50 UTC	500+	52.4
Jul 21, 21:00 UTC	1000+	64.0
Jul 21, 21:10 UTC	1000+	55.0
Jul 21, 21:20 UTC	2000+	67.6
Jul 21, 21:30 UTC	2000+	58.6
Jul 21, 21:40 UTC	2000+	58.6

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igniting US

July 21, 2026

Peak index: 68
Detected: 20:50 UTC
Status: active

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igniting Business 3 hours ago

The Surge in Federal Student Loan Defaults: A Post-Pandemic Reality Check

Student loan defaults are surging because the long-standing pandemic payment pause has fully expired, forcing millions of borrowers back into repayment under a more restrictive policy environment. The termination of the SAVE income-driven repayment plan has further strained borrowers, removing a vital safety net for those struggling to manage their monthly obligations.

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