Can my wages be garnished for student loans if I work part time?

[Silvia255]

What is the name of your state? Florida.

I currently work part time (20 hours per week) and earn less than $217.50 per week. The company I owe the student loans to, recently took my tax refund and they also want to garnish 15% percent of my wages. Can my wages be garnished for student loans if I work part time and earn less than $217.50 per week?

 

[PayrollHRGuy]

Interesting that your example is the exact amount of the amount that is protected by federal law from garnishment. 30 times the minimum wage of $7.25.