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Interestingly, in the current climate, some individuals actively refuse to pay off their student loans as a form of protest, creating an atmosphere of confusion surrounding the repercussions of such a stance. The consequences of this protest include potential wage garnishment, loss of financial aid eligibility, and severe impacts on credit scores. Notably, the finality of student loans—the non-dischargeability in bankruptcy—makes such protests risky ventures that can have lasting implications.