Fig 7. Share of Federally Managed Student Loans in Default, 2016-2026

Includes outstanding principal and interest balance of Direct Loans and ED-held FFEL Program Loans

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Cumulative in Default* *Includes loans that are more than 360 days delinquent

Chart: Jack Salmon, Mercatus Center at George Mason UniversitySource: Federal Student Loan Portfolio, The office of Federal Student AidGet the dataDownload image