Biden admin is forgiving $9 billion in student debt for 125,000 Americans
As student loan repayments restart in October, the Biden administration said 125,000 people with student loans will have their debt erased.
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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.
Biden administration officials say the new federal program could cut monthly loan payments for 20 million people.
With student loan payments set to restart in October, Pennsylvania's attorney general is warning about debt relief scams.
The White House says that the plan is based on the borrower's income and family size, not their loan balances.
Monthly loan payments may drop, based on a borrower's income.
Only one-third of borrowers are aware that loan repayments will restart in October, a new survey found.
"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 fate of President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan could be determined today.
For many, while inflation is still high and the price for almost everything costing more, it could come as a shock to some having to budget those loan payments.
For three years during the pandemic, students, former students and their families had their federal student loan payments suspended.
President Joe Biden has vowed to veto any legislative effort to thwart his student loan relief program.
The debt ceiling deal includes a provision to end the pandemic-related federal student loan payment pause
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Host Heather Abraham is talking with Chris Pfanstiel, the founder of Axias Wealth Advisors, about student loans.
If the Supreme Court strikes down the program, the Biden administration could make some modifications to the policy and try again. KDKA's Jessica Guay shares the latest information.
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.
A Biden administration program forgiving up to $20,000 in student loans remains hung up in court.
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The extension, up to June 30, 2023, will give the courts time to decide the fate of student loan cancellation.
In their appeal, attorneys for several Republican-led states said the plan will irreparably harm their states' student loan programs.
As millions of people are applying for student loan forgiveness, Governor Wolf is reminding Pennsylvanians that they won't be taxed by the state if they do get relief.
President Biden announces new college-debt forgiveness site, calling it a "game changer for millions of Americans."
Allegheny College will cover 100% of tuition for Pennsylvania students from families earning $50,000 or less.
People who kept making student loan payments during the health crisis can get a refund and then apply for forgiveness — here's how.
The alleged ringleader of a cocaine trafficking ring involving two Penn State fraternities surrendered on Tuesday morning.
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after they were shot inside a business in Homewood, authorities said.
You can say goodbye to the rainy pattern that August has been mired in and say hello to mild weather that will be in place over the next ten days.
At least two explosions occurred at an industrial building that was on fire early Tuesday in Toledo, Ohio.
Police said it appears the shooting happened inside a home on Keefer Drive early Tuesday morning.
Two people are in critical condition after they were shot inside a business in Homewood on Tuesday, Pittsburgh Public Safety said.
The alleged ringleader of a cocaine trafficking ring involving two Penn State fraternities surrendered on Tuesday morning.
Court records detail the expansive cocaine trafficking ring that snarled two Penn State University fraternities and led to charges against 14 people.
You can say goodbye to the rainy pattern that August has been mired in and say hello to mild weather that will be in place over the next ten days.
The shooting happened inside a home along Keefer Drive.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
While the importance of the family support system is timeless, a new study found it creates financial stressors for all involved.
The store will be located at the North Hills Village shopping center along McKnight Road.
Daniel Hill with House Call Personal Training shows how a quick 4-minute workout a day can help improve strength, balance and physical function in adults 65+.
Daisy gets a tour around the new reimagined Cranberry Giant Eagle.
Daisy and Heather guess the value of vintage housework items.
The First Annual Judgment of Zelienople is a blind wine tasting event hosted by Papa Joe's Wine Cellar in Zelienople.
We head to the Heinz History Center, where one of the coolest exhibits in town is bringing the history of the Ice Age to life.
The Bob O'Connor Golf Course has been run by a nonprofit with a charitable mission, but the course has been losing money.
KDKA Investigates has received several concerns about the integrity of the bridge, leading to an eight-month investigation into how safe the bridge is.
Going to college was once considered a very safe investment, but with tuition soaring, is it still worth the price tag?
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Company entered into a consent order and agreement.
A community in Butler County said repeated boil water advisories have them uneasy about their water quality.
Several waterways across Pennsylvania tested high for E. coli, environmental groups said.
The Pennsylvania measles outbreak isn't slowing down, and one local doctor said Pittsburgh is not immune.
The countdown to the first day of school is on, and now is the time to start making some adjustments.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Doctors are finding they are faced with questions about health advice from social media, but they caution that you can't always trust what you find.
Kevin McGonigle hit a two-run homer, and the Detroit Tigers held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 on Monday night and moved into a three-way tie for the final AL wild-card spot.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Bryan Reynolds, Brandon Lowe, and Nick Yorke each had two RBIs to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Boston Red Sox 8-3 after a 2 1/2-hour rain delay.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Some Bloomfield business owners paint a nuanced picture of how the annual Little Italy Days festival impacts them, saying that while they don't dislike the festival, they do make less money than they normally would.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
Amtrak is adding a second trip from Pittsburgh to New York later this year, officials said during a public board meeting.
The Jonas Brothers are returning to Pittsburgh later this year.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The tour will be coming to Acrisure Stadium on May 8, 2027.
The popular vocal quintet Pentatonix is returning to Pittsburgh this holiday season.
Joe Manganiello says even when he spent 25 years living in Los Angeles, he always considered Pittsburgh home.
Daniel Hill with House Call Personal Training shows how a quick 4-minute workout a day can help improve strength, balance and physical function in adults 65+.
Daisy gets a tour around the new reimagined Cranberry Giant Eagle.
Daisy and Heather guess the value of vintage housework items.
The First Annual Judgment of Zelienople is a blind wine tasting event hosted by Papa Joe's Wine Cellar in Zelienople.
We head to the Heinz History Center, where one of the coolest exhibits in town is bringing the history of the Ice Age to life.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
