Nurse Wins Court-Approved Payment Plan After Sallie Mae Wage Garnishment
Hannah Bates, a 31-year-old nurse, successfully negotiated a court-approved payment plan of $600 per month to settle a $55,000 private student loan debt with Sallie Mae. After the lender sued her in 2024 following a default, Bates faced wage garnishment that deducted $884 from her bi-weekly paycheck. She represented herself in the legal proceedings, utilizing AI tools for assistance, and ultimately secured a manageable repayment schedule in September 2026, avoiding further income seizure.
