Student loan borrowers in default may see wages garnished in 2026

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Dec. 23, 2025, 6:01 p.m.
Last Updated Dec. 23, 2025, 6:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/23/student-loan-wages-garnished/

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The Trump administration said on Tuesday that it will begin garnishing the wages of student loan borrowers who are in default early next year. The department said it will send notices to approximately 1,000 borrowers the week of January 7, with more notices to come at an increasing scale each month...