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The Trump administration announced Monday that repayment of student loans to the federal government will recommence in May. (Douglas Rissing - iStock / Getty Images)

Fact Check: Can Your Student Loan Issues Now Hit Collections and Garnish Your Wages?

By Randy DeSoto April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm

The Department of Education announced Monday that it will restart collections on May 5 for student loans in default.

If borrowers do not take action to begin a repayment plan, they can see a portion of their wages garnished.

All collections on student loans in default had been paused in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with many businesses forced to close during mandatory lockdowns.

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Colleges and universities, Department of Education, Education, Trump administration

Randy DeSoto

Contributing Journalist

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Randy DeSoto has written more than 3,000 articles for The Western Journal since he began with the company in 2015. He is a graduate of West Point and Regent University School of Law. He is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths" and screenwriter of the political documentary "I Want Your Money."

@RandyDeSoto

Randy DeSoto wrote and was the assistant producer of the documentary film "I Want Your Money" about the perils of Big Government, comparing the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. Randy is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths," which addresses how leaders have appealed to beliefs found in the Declaration of Independence at defining moments in our nation's history. He has been published in several political sites and newspapers.

Randy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a BS in political science and Regent University School of Law with a juris doctorate.

Birthplace

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Nationality

American

Honors/Awards

Graduated dean's list from West Point

Education

United States Military Academy at West Point, Regent University School of Law

Books Written

We Hold These Truths

Professional Memberships

Virginia and Pennsylvania state bars