US student loan defaults have surged to record levels, with 9.5M borrowers in default after pandemic relief ended, raising fears of a worsening debt crisis.

Defaults on student loans have surged across the United States, reaching record levels as borrowers struggle to keep up with payments.

Millions of Americans face student loan defaults after pandemic relief ended. Borrowers like Ashley Dreahn and Barbara Howaniec struggle with rising debt. Changes to…