Student loan crackdown returns as Trump administration resumes wage garnishment in January

The Trump administration will resume wage garnishment for defaulted federal student loan borrowers from January, ending years of pandemic-era relief. The Education Department will begin notifying borrowers in early January, targeting millions still in default. The move follows rising delinquencies after repayment protections expired and marks a decisive shift toward stricter enforcement.

Student loan crackdown returns as Trump administration resumes wage garnishment in January
The Trump administration will resume wage garnishment for defaulted federal student loan borrowers from January, ending years of pandemic-era relief. The Education Department will begin notifying borrowers in early January, targeting millions still in default. The move follows rising delinquencies after repayment protections expired and marks a decisive shift toward stricter enforcement.