September 30, 2026
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) announced the launch of the Defaulted Loans Support Center, a new online portal that gives Americans with defaulted federal student loans a simpler way to understand their options, address default, and return to repayment. The launch of this portal is part of the Trump Administration’s commitment to improve the administration of federal student aid programs as part of the ED-Treasury Federal Student Assistance Partnership.
“This landmark announcement is a historic step toward breaking up the federal education bureaucracy while streamlining critical resources for student loan borrowers in default,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. “The Department of Education was never intended to serve as the fifth largest bank in America, and that’s exactly why we partnered with the Treasury Department to improve the administration of federal student aid programs that millions of American students, families, and borrowers rely on. This is truly proof of concept for the Federal Student Assistance Partnership, bridging technology and expertise to build a better borrowing experience.”