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Recovering from Default Is Easier Than You Think

People in Milwaukee County have a special opportunity to receive free, personalized student loan counseling if they've defaulted on their federal student loans.

Get started at no cost to you

Committed to Serving Borrowers in Milwaukee County

The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) awarded Ascendium Education Solutions an Equitable Recovery Grant to help defaulted federal student loan borrowers start over. We're a Wisconsin-based nonprofit with more than 55 years of student loan expertise. We've helped millions of student loan borrowers avoid default or start over after default. We want to help you, too!


  • Wisconsin DOA Equitable Recovery Grant Recipient

  • Wisconsin-based Nonprofit Organization

  • Helping Student Loan Borrowers for 55+ Years

  • Student Loan Expert Trusted by Millions

"I would like to thank the two women [from Student Loan Start Over] that really helped me through the whole process. I definitely couldn't have completed it without them… thank you for all of your help!"

Aisha S. Milwaukee County student loan borrower

Not in default but still need help?

Access these free resources to successfully navigate student loan repayment.

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Make Your Life Easier

Repairing your default can open doors.
No more wage garnishments or tax offsets.
Access to federal student aid to continue your education.
Federal student loan forgiveness programs.
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We Make Starting Over Simple

Student loans are complicated! Our hands-on support includes a personal loan counselor to guide you through resolving your default, from beginning to end. Our counselors have extensive student loan knowledge, making them experts in knowing which questions to ask, the paperwork to complete and the best option for you to start over after student loan default.

  • SIGN UP FOR THIS FREE SERVICE

    Milwaukee County residents, contact us now to resolve your default!

  • Get a Personal Loan Counselor

    Through confidential discussions, an experienced counselor will take the time to get to know your unique situation and share the best options to help you start over.

  • Receive Support Until Your Default is Resolved

    Our counselors are here to help you manage your student loans.

Call Us:
833-691-3167
Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CST
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Unsure if you have a federal student loan in default?
Visit studentaid.gov to find out.