How Student Loan Delinquencies Are Hurting Credit Scores
May 19, 2026 – In a U.S. News & World Report article about how student loan delinquencies are hurting credit scores, Stacey MacPhetres, senior director of education finance for EdAssist by Bright Horizon, shares insights on the topic.
"The constant changes surrounding repayment plan changes over the past three years have also caused tremendous borrower confusion, resulting in borrowers failing to repay as expected," says Stacey MacPhetres, senior director of education finance for EdAssist by Bright Horizons. She notes that higher costs of living have also left many borrowers with less disposable income.
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