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How do I get out of default on student loans?

Quick Answer

For federal student loans, you have two paths out of default: rehabilitation (9 on-time monthly payments at 15% of disposable income, removes default from credit report) or consolidation (3 on-time payments, faster but the default mark stays).

Comparison of student loan rehabilitation versus consolidation.
Warren Team
Updated April 26, 2026
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