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Federal Student Aid Fresh Start Program — U.S. Department of Education

A temporary program that allows borrowers with defaulted federal student loans to return to good standing. It restores access to federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, for those who previously defaulted.

Eligibility

Borrowers with defaulted federal student loans.

Posted October 4, 2026

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