Cohort Default Rate Guide for Guaranty Agencies and Lenders (2026)

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Cohort Default Rate Guide for Guaranty Agencies and Lenders (2026)

We are pleased to announce the availability of the updated Cohort Default Rate Guide for Guaranty Agencies and Lenders. This guide contains information about the publication of the Fiscal Year 2023 three-year cohort default rates for originating lenders, current holders, and guaranty agencies participating in the Federal Family Education Loan Program, as mandated by the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.

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If you have questions or need assistance, contact fsa.schools.default.management@ed.gov.

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