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The 500 colleges where former students aren't repaying their loans, and why

Wednesday, September 16, 2026


Federal data identified 500 colleges where borrowers are not repaying student loans. Many of these institutions are private, for-profit colleges that enroll low-income students and receive a significant portion of their revenue from federal financial aid programs.

Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/16/nx-s1-5946419/student-loans-repayment-for-profit-college

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