A nurse was sued by her student-loan company. After losing a chunk of her paycheck, here's how it turned out.
She's been representing herself in a lawsuit against her student-loan lender for nearly two years. She finally reached the end of the litigation road.
Nurse Hannah Bates sued her private student-loan lender Sallie Mae in October 2024 after believing her final payment of $55,000 had been made. Despite having years left on her loan, Bates struggled to reach a payment agreement with Sallie Mae. After losing a portion of her paycheck due to wage garnishment, Bates represented herself in court and was granted a more manageable payment plan of $600 per month.
Bates expressed feeling overwhelmed and ashamed initially, but now feels more empowered despite the ongoing financial burden.
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