The Department of Education will begin on Monday referring those in default on their student loans for debt collection, Axios reported.

According to the publication, 5.3 million are in default. Those in default could have their wages garnished if they don’t resume payments.

The involuntary collections will begin via the Treasury Offset Program. But borrowers will be given a 30-day notice before collections take place.

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