Department Of Education Prepares To Seize 15% Of Student Loan Borrowers’ Pay

Letter: It’s time for Democrats to take a look in the mirror

Where was the outcry for due process when President Barack Obama deported more than 5 million people during his two terms? The Democrats had better look at themselves in the mirror. Now that student loans are due, how many current or past students with outstanding loans will pay up? I’d like to know how many of the aforementioned are on Medicaid. Hopefully none but probably many. Dennis Dillon Reading

Luke Davis: The country's student loan debt crisis needs attention - The Examiner

The Trump administration has announced it will resume collections on defaulted student loan debt. In a statement, Education Secretary Linda McMahon declared, “American taxpayers will no longer be forced to serve as collateral for irresponsible student loan policies.” Starting May 5, the Treasury Department began the process of withholding tax refunds, federal salaries and government benefits from approximately 5.3 million borrowers currently in …

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Department Of Education Prepares To Seize 15% Of Student Loan Borrowers’ Pay

Dire emails flooded the inboxes of millions of defaulted federal student loan borrowers this week, warning that the government will seize a portion of their earnings.

The Student Loan Pause Is Over. Here Are the Steps To Take Now.

Last week, the Trump administration officially restarted collections on defaulted federal student loans, marking the end of a five-year student loan pause that started back in his first term. During the pause, borrowers weren’t penalized for falling behind on repayment. Now, the administration is saying it’s time to pay up. And if you don’t? You could see your wages garnished, your Social Security payments reduced, and yes — even your credit sco…