Nearly $5 billion in additional student loan forgiveness approved
This latest $4.8 billion in relief brings the grand total of approved debt cancellation by the administration to $132 billion for over 3.6 million Americans.
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This latest $4.8 billion in relief brings the grand total of approved debt cancellation by the administration to $132 billion for over 3.6 million Americans.
The number of people seeking help on the platform to pay student loans has exploded over the last year, the crowdfunding site says.
Student loan borrowers facing problems with their servicer shouldn't have to repay their debt until the issues are resolved, 19 state attorneys general say.
As student loan repayments restart in October, the Biden administration said 125,000 people with student loans will have their debt erased.
Michigan officials say the website will include tips, resources, and assistance to student loan borrowers.
Americans with student loan debt need to begin repaying their loans again after a hiatus of more than three years.
Scammers are seizing on "chaos and confusion" ahead of the resumption of student loan repayments, one expert warned.
Biden administration officials say the new federal program could cut monthly loan payments for 20 million people.
After a three-year hiatus, interest on student loans begins piling up again on Friday, with payments due in October.
Monthly loan payments may drop, based on a borrower's income.
Some borrowers who had enrolled in income-driven repayment plans will start getting their debt discharged this week.
Only one-third of borrowers are aware that loan repayments will restart in October, a new survey found.
Many graduates aren't earning enough to even pay down their interest, causing loans to snowball.
The new income-driven repayment plan could cut borrowers' monthly payments in half, while some could see their monthly payments go down to $0.
"We'll use every tool at our disposal to get you the student debt relief you need to reach your dreams," President Biden said.
President Joe Biden vetoed legislation Wednesday that would have repealed his plan to forgive student debt.
The debt ceiling deal includes a provision to end the pandemic-related federal student loan payment pause
Some education experts see the plan as a more powerful tool to make college affordable than the proposal to slash or eliminate student debt for 40 million Americans, which is before the Supreme Court.
The Biden administration had earlier extended a repayment pause while its student-debt relief program remains tied up in court.
This case was brought by two borrowers in Texas who have outstanding student loans.
A Biden administration program forgiving up to $20,000 in student loans remains hung up in court.
The extension, up to June 30, 2023, will give the courts time to decide the fate of student loan cancellation.
The Biden administration is moving forward with an overhaul of several student debt forgiveness programs, aiming to make it easier for borrowers to get relief if they are duped by their colleges or if they put in a decade of work as public servants.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reminding Michiganders to be vigilant against scammers as you fill out your application for student loan debt relief.
President Biden announces new college-debt forgiveness site, calling it a "game changer for millions of Americans."
Zeke IV, a beloved dog and mascot at Michigan State University for nearly 10 years, has died.
Prosecutors say the woman allegedly forged a quitclaim deed transferring the victim's property to her and sold the property a month later.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield on Monday appointed former Dearborn Public Health Officer Ali Abazeed as Detroit's new chief public health officer.
The Detroit Lions are shaking up their offense with the release of offensive lineman Graham Glasgow on Monday.
Michigan State Police tells CBS News Detroit that we're two months into the year, and it has had six incidents across the state where patrol cars were struck by oncoming vehicles. One of those incidents occurred on Sunday evening.
President Trump refused to rule out the use of ground troops in Iran in a new interview on Monday, saying he wouldn't hesitate to deploy them "if they were necessary."
One person is in custody while police continue to investigate the circumstances of a toddler who was found Saturday, crying inside an impounded car in Metro Detroit.
Zeke IV, a beloved dog and mascot at Michigan State University for nearly 10 years, has died.
A 6-year-old girl was fatally injured during an accidental gunshot on Monday in a shopping center parking lot in Detroit.
Whether Tuesday's lunar eclipse will be visible from Metro Detroit depends on the cloud cover and sunrise time.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
More employees are clinging to their positions in a trend known as "job-hugging." That's making it harder for job-seekers to find work.
U.S. motorists could soon see higher prices at the pump as oil prices surge following the attacks in Iran.
President Trump said he expects the bombing campaign to last four to five weeks, but "we have [the] capability to go far longer than that."
The Pentagon announced Monday that six American service members have been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
"Sadly, there will likely be more before it ends. That's the way it is. Likely be more," President Trump said after mentioning the three U.S. service members killed in the operation.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield on Monday appointed former Dearborn Public Health Officer Ali Abazeed as Detroit's new chief public health officer.
Lawmakers say Green Alerts won't just help bring veterans to safety, but also national guard and active service members.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
There are a few steps to get an exemption for a required vaccine here in Michigan and a group of Republican lawmakers want to make sure it doesn't get any more difficult in the future.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
The Detroit Lions are shaking up their offense with the release of offensive lineman Graham Glasgow on Monday.
The Lions are trading running back David Montgomery to the Texans in exchange for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, according to CBS Sports.
Detroit SportsNet, a newly launched cable/satellite television channel, will be the broadcast home of the Tigers and the Red Wings.
Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 11 assists, Tobias Harris scored 23 points and the NBA-leading Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 106-92 on Sunday night for their sixth straight road victory.
Over sixty teams competed at a Special Olympics Michigan basketball tournament on Sunday at Legacy Sports Complex in Brighton.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
A major construction project on Interstate 94 kicked off on Monday and will last for several months.
President Trump says it will take four to five weeks for the U.S. to reach its goals in Iran, but warned that it could take longer.
Temperatures begin to warm tomorrow, but we'll need to watch for some light freezing drizzle south of I-96 on Tuesday mid-morning.
A 6-year-old girl was killed in an accidental shooting on Monday in a shopping center parking lot in Detroit, authorities say.
"Slow down and move over" is the message that Michigan State Police is sending to drivers after one of its troopers in a parked patrol car was struck while investigating a crash this weekend.