About 18,000 Pennsylvanians who attended The Art Institute will get $345 million in debt relief
More than $345 million in debt will be forgiven for about 18,000 Pennsylvanians who attended The Art Institutes.
More than $345 million in debt will be forgiven for about 18,000 Pennsylvanians who attended The Art Institutes.
Glitches in this year's Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, have millions of students waiting to hear how much college will cost. FAFSA completions are down significantly this year as well, experts say.
This round of Biden's student loan forgiveness proposals targets the interest that adds up over time on student loans.
The new FAFSA is meant to make it easier to apply for federal student aid, but the program's launch has been riddled with technical difficulties.
Borrowers who took out $12,000 or less in loans and have been in repayment for at least 10 years could get their debt erased.
As student loan repayments restart in October, the Biden administration said 125,000 people with student loans will have their debt erased.
Americans with student loan debt need to begin repaying their loans again after a hiatus of more than three years.
About 44 million Americans with student debt must start repaying their student loans, a change that could impose a financial strain on many households after a three-and-a-half-year hiatus.
Late last week, interest began accruing again for federal student loans after it was stopped in March 2020 to help people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
After a three-year hiatus, interest on student loans begins piling up again on Friday, with payments due in October.
Some borrowers who had enrolled in income-driven repayment plans will start getting their debt discharged this week.
Many graduates aren't earning enough to even pay down their interest, causing loans to snowball.
Unlike Biden's blocked one-time forgiveness program, the new repayment plan will provide benefits for both current and future borrowers who sign up for it.
Eligible borrowers can now enroll in a new income-driven repayment plan that could lower their monthly bills and reduce the amount they pay back over the lifetime of their loans.
Nearly 30,000 Pennsylvanians have been approved for more than $1.3 billion under Biden's IDR forgiveness plan.
Loan payments are set to resume later this year after a pandemic pause. Friday's ruling comes as a blow to millions of borrowers who were hoping for help as everything costs more these days. Joe Holden spoke to some of the worried borrowers.
Biden addressed the nation after the Supreme Court struck down his student loan relief program in a 6-3 decision that upended a key campaign promise. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/434FNNa
"We'll use every tool at our disposal to get you the student debt relief you need to reach your dreams," President Biden said.
The Supreme Court struck down President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, denying relief to 40 million Americans who stood to benefit from the program.
A three-year pause on student loan payments will end this summer regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the White House plan to forgive billions of dollars in student loan debt.
The debt ceiling deal includes a provision to end the pandemic-related federal student loan payment pause
The debt ceiling deal includes a provision to end the pandemic-related federal student loan payment pause
Police put up barricades on South Street in Philly last week, blocking the street along with increasing officer patrols. Police said the move is all about having safety in mind.
The largest progress rainbow Pride flag in America shined bright across Philadelphia on Friday. Just in time for the Philadelphia Pride March and Festival this weekend.
Sosa homered, Bryce Harper doubled and singled and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 for their seventh consecutive win at home.
A community in Willmington, Delaware is making sure 10-year-old James Messick is not forgotten as they call for safety improvements at the busy intersection where he was struck and killed on May 6.
The University of the Arts is now the second art school in Philadelphia to close this year, following the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA).
Police put up barricades on South Street in Philly last week, blocking the street along with increasing officer patrols. Police said the move is all about having safety in mind.
The largest progress rainbow Pride flag in America shined bright across Philadelphia on Friday. Just in time for the Philadelphia Pride March and Festival this weekend.
Sosa homered, Bryce Harper doubled and singled and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 for their seventh consecutive win at home.
If you're looking to celebrate Pride month this weekend in Philadelphia, catch the iconic Roots Picnic at Fairmount Park or head to South Philly for a Phillies game or Upper Deck Golf, you've come to the right place.
From Philadelphia's massive march to parades in the Poconos and Jersey Shore, here's a look at some of the upcoming Pride Month celebrations happening around Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Police put up barricades on South Street in Philly last week, blocking the street along with increasing officer patrols. Police said the move is all about having safety in mind.
The largest progress rainbow Pride flag in America shined bright across Philadelphia on Friday. Just in time for the Philadelphia Pride March and Festival this weekend.
Sosa homered, Bryce Harper doubled and singled and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 for their seventh consecutive win at home.
The University of the Arts is now the second art school in Philadelphia to close this year, following the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA).
Some of the voters that CBS News Philadelphia spoke to in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, were split when it came to the 2024 election. Others were simply unsure where they stood.
Nestled on 70 acres of preserved farmland in Voorhees, Saddlehill Winery and Vineyards is one of Camden County's newest small businesses.
Beachgoers talked about whether or not they still feel safe coming back to the Ocean City boardwalk in New Jersey after what officials described as a chaotic Memorial Day weekend.
If you're looking to celebrate Pride month this weekend in Philadelphia, catch the iconic Roots Picnic at Fairmount Park or head to South Philly for a Phillies game or Upper Deck Golf, you've come to the right place.
After a chilly morning we will see temperatures climb to 78 degrees in Philadelphia but it's great weather for heading outside
From Philadelphia's massive march to parades in the Poconos and Jersey Shore, here's a look at some of the upcoming Pride Month celebrations happening around Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
A community in Willmington, Delaware is making sure 10-year-old James Messick is not forgotten as they call for safety improvements at the busy intersection where he was struck and killed on May 6.
If you're looking to celebrate Pride month this weekend in Philadelphia, catch the iconic Roots Picnic at Fairmount Park or head to South Philly for a Phillies game or Upper Deck Golf, you've come to the right place.
Police say a teenager from Wilmington, Delaware was arrested and charged after multiple guns were stolen from a New Castle gun store.
After a chilly morning we will see temperatures climb to 78 degrees in Philadelphia but it's great weather for heading outside
From Philadelphia's massive march to parades in the Poconos and Jersey Shore, here's a look at some of the upcoming Pride Month celebrations happening around Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
With concerns growing about avian flu spreading, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are working on a new bird flu vaccine.
The U.S. has ordered 4.8 million doses of vaccine to target bird flu in case the outbreak spreads in people.
Federal health officials are reminding everyone about food safety in warm weather as many are looking forward to fun and food outdoors this weekend during the unofficial start of summer.
In Camden, 14% of kids have elevated levels of lead. Efforts are underway to make testing quick and easy.
Parents can spend more than $100 a month on diapers, a financial strain for millions of U.S. households.
Nestled on 70 acres of preserved farmland in Voorhees, Saddlehill Winery and Vineyards is one of Camden County's newest small businesses.
Pheng Seng, a Cambodian American refugee who was once incarcerated, is now the co-owner of Unrivaled Screen Printing in South Philadelphia. He hopes to pass business to his sons one day.
Classic Cake Bakery in Cherry Hill is back Wednesday with a grand opening four years after an electrical fire destroyed the business.
Most regional grocery stores in the Philadelphia region are open on Memorial Day but may have reduced hours. Here's what to know.
So far, it's been very summer-like for the weekend. This is an important weekend for businesses in town but also for families making priceless memories.
A woman struck four New Jersey American Water workers on Wednesday, including one fatally, on the White Horse Pike in Magnolia, Camden County, police said.
Downingtown neighbors are counting down the days until Boot Road is fully reopened as their neighborhood has become a detour route for drivers.
The event will add more security after the State Department issued a worldwide alert warning about possible violence against the LGBTQ+ community.
A person accidentally fell on the tracks and was struck and killed by a train at around 3:30 p.m. at the Lombard-South Station Friday afternoon, SEPTA said.
Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York City was temporarily down on Wednesday evening due to downed wires in Kearny, New Jersey.
Sosa homered, Bryce Harper doubled and singled and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 for their seventh consecutive win at home.
If you're looking to celebrate Pride month this weekend in Philadelphia, catch the iconic Roots Picnic at Fairmount Park or head to South Philly for a Phillies game or Upper Deck Golf, you've come to the right place.
Former Philadelphia Wings midfielder Paul Rabil is doing all he can to help grow the sport in the United States with the Premier Lacrosse League.
Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts.
Isaiah Rodgers was suspended for the 2023 season for violating the NFL's gambling policy. Despite the time off, he's off to a good start in his new home in Philly.
Festival organizers held the 2nd Annual Roots Picnic Con to discuss important topics like financial literacy, music education and gun violence at the Fillmore on Friday ahead of the weekend festival.
To help usher in the beginning of Pride month, The Philadelphia Gay News is attempting to set a Guinness Book World Record for hosting the largest drag story time reading on Saturday morning.
Jennifer Lopez was set to embark on a 30+ city tour to promote her new album "This is Me…Now," which dropped in February.
If you're looking to celebrate Pride month this weekend in Philadelphia, catch the iconic Roots Picnic at Fairmount Park or head to South Philly for a Phillies game or Upper Deck Golf, you've come to the right place.
Jill Scott was back at her alma mater – Girls' High, in the Logan section of Philadelphia – as the Mural Arts Program and artist Patrick Dougher unveiled a mural depicting Scott.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts.
Cherron Reynolds is Camden High School's only junior chef, and he has big dreams of becoming a master while teaching others.
At Global Leadership Academy Southwest, students set out on learning excursions because the charter school leadership believes the best learning happens outside the classroom.
ASAP is holding a free-week long program that will teach girls in Philadelphia schools how to play chess.
Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
Jennifer Lopez cancels her 30+ city tour for her new album "This is Me…Now," which dropped in February.
Sunny skies, low humidity, a bit warmer, an awesome Saturday! High 84. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
The University of the Arts is now the second art school in Philadelphia to close this year, following the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA).
The Ardmore community is coming together on Friday after a shooting on Memorial Day. Although they are shaken by what happened, they are standing together, showing strength and support in numbers. Kerri Corrado reports how churches and police are helping the healing process.
South Street is a popular spot in Philly, especially in the summer. Police put up barricades last week, blocking the street along with increasing officer patrols. Police said the move is all about having safety in mind. Siafa Lewis reports.