Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Maryland
College Debt
If you owe a private college money can they garnish your check to get the money?? Is it possible for a school to sue a former student for the money??
Asked on 12/07/04, 10:07 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Carolyn Gilden Krohn
Law Offices of Carolyn Gilden Krohn
Re: College Debt
Yes, it is possible. The college is a creditor of yours, just like any other debt you might owe. They can only garnish your wages if they sued you and secured a judgment against you. Please contact me if you have any further questions.
Answered on 12/08/04, 6:18 am