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Student loan debtors face threat of wage garnishment
January 16, 2026People who have fallen behind on their federal student loan payments could have their wages garnished. ABC Joplin spoke to Jennifer Finetti, Director of Student Advocacy at ScholarshipOwl to find out who is at risk.
ABC Joplin
Student loan wage garnishments resume after pandemic pause
January 15, 2026Federal government begins wage garnishment for defaulted student loans after pandemic pause. 5 million borrowers at risk of losing up to 15% of pay.
ABC Bakersfield
Federal government resumes wage garnishments for defaulted student loans
January 15, 2026Borrowers receive 30-day warnings after nearly 5-year pause during pandemic.
NBC Louisville
Federal student loan borrowers in default could face wage garnishment
January 15, 2026Borrowers who have fallen behind on their federal student loan payments could soon see their paychecks shrink.
ABC San Antonio
Federal student loan borrowers face wage garnishment notices - WDEF
January 13, 2026CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Trump administration has begun sending wage garnishment notices to borrowers who have defaulted on their federal student loans. The first wave of roughly one thousand letters has already been sent, with more notices expected in the coming weeks.
CBS Chattanooga
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