In the US, a defaulted student loan is turned over from the Guarantee agency to a Federally approved collection agency. This collection agency can garnish your wages. If your loans are with various lenders and turned over to multiple collection agencies after default, then I think it would be possible to have multiple garnishments, but collectively they can not be more than 15% of your salary. If more than 15% is being taken, then you should contact the Ombudsmans office at the Dept of Education. He is there to help you.
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The maximum federal garnishment is 25% the maximum NY state garnishment is 10% (this does not apply to child support or spousal maintenance). Therefore the state garnishment would be the lowest, but if the student loan(s) are federally subsidized the law may allow for the higher federal garnishment to be used depending upon the person's financial status. Such issues as being disabled, head of household, and so forth would be a factor in the percentage of garnishment allowed.
If you are still in default on a federal student loan, no.
The maximum percentage allowed for wage garnishment varies by state. In general, it can range from 10% to 25% of disposable earnings, with exceptions for certain circumstances like child support or tax debts. It's best to consult state laws or a legal professional for specific information on wage garnishment for back rent eviction in your area.
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Federal retirement funds are exempt from garnishment except if the garnishment is coming from any branch of the federal government. Why don't you offer a reasonable settlement and see if the bank is willing to work with you.
Maybe. Federal or state law determines the percentage of wage garnishment. Under federal law the maximum garnishment is 25% or 30 x minimum wage/$382.50 with the first $217.50 of disposable income being exempt. If the state where the garnishee resides has a garnishment percentage less than the federal allowance, (many do), that will be the maximum amount subject to garnishment.
Federal loan, federal law. They can garnish 25% without even taking you to court.
Federal Pell Grants are exempt from garnishment.
You can try.
In Kansas, creditors can garnish up to 25% of a debtor's disposable earnings or the amount by which the debtor's disposable earnings exceed 30 times the federal minimum wage, whichever is lower. However, specific laws regarding wage garnishment in cases of repossession may also depend on the terms of the loan agreement and any legal proceedings related to the repossession. It is recommended to consult with a legal professional for specific guidance on repossession and wage garnishment laws in Kansas.
The state does not allow wage garnishment for creditor debt. It does, however, allow garnishment action for child support and federal and/or state tax arrearages. In some instances it will also allow garnishment for spousal maintenance which is often determined by the circumstances the case being addressed.