
Trump Administration To Begin Wage Garnishment On Defaulted Student Loan Borrowers In January
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman December 24, 2025 Under U.S. Law, the government can take up to 15% of a defaulted loan borrower’s after-tax income for wage garnishment. Student loan borrowers beware: if your loans have defaulted, you may see slightly smaller paychecks next year. The Trump administration expects to garnish wages


















