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

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Federal data shows many borrowers who aren't paying their loans went to private, for-profit colleges — schools that often market to low-income students and rely on federal financial aid for revenue.

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  • Reported by NPR Top and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:00:00 UTC.

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