**Breaking News: Fresh Start Program Deadline Extended for Defaulted Student Loan Borrowers**
In a surprise move, the U.S. Department of Education has pushed back the deadline for its Fresh Start program, offering a lifeline to defaulted student loan borrowers. The new cutoff is Wednesday morning, giving borrowers a brief window to apply and avoid the damaging effects of delinquency and default.
Initially set to expire on September 30, the program’s deadline was extended due to technical issues on the department’s website. Despite this, the 12-month “on-ramp period” remains unchanged, still set to conclude on September 30.
Since the pandemic-related pause on federal student loan payments ended, the Education Department has protected borrowers from the harshest consequences of missed payments, including collection efforts and negative credit reporting. Borrowers interested in taking advantage of the Fresh Start program can find more information at StudentAid.gov.
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