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Trump administration wage garnishment for student loan defaults
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Public attitudes and debates about repaying student loans
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Claims
00:05 · fact · high
The Trump administration will start garnishing wages of individuals who have defaulted on federally backed student loans starting in January.
00:50 · fact · high
If you have not made a payment in more than eight months, the government can take tax refunds, social security benefits, and up to 15 percent of your pay.
00:20 · opinion · med
Some people believe garnishing wages for student loans feels illegal or unfair.
00:40 · fact · med
Many people last year said they would not pay their student loans because there were no consequences.