Social Security student loan garnishment sparks alarm

The threat of smaller Social Security checks has recipients scrambling.

Jun 8, 2025 - 15:00
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Social Security student loan garnishment sparks alarm

Hundreds of thousands of Social Security recipients were jolted recently by notices warning that their benefits would be reduced starting in June. 

The reason? 

Delinquent federal student loans. However, in a last-minute reversal, the Trump administration announced a pause on the garnishment of Social Security checks for borrowers in default.