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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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.
Lam Duong, a 19-year-old motorcyclist, was killed in a crash on Sunday morning in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County.
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William Bethel and Justin Booth of the YouTube channel "Creek Kings Outdoors" pleaded guilty to 40 combined poaching-related charges.
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A man who delivered Little Debbie snacks to stores across Washington County is accused of selling them at flea markets for cash and submitting fake invoices.
Some wildfire smoke is rolling into the Pittsburgh area on Sunday, as scattered storm chances return to the forecast.
Lam Duong, a 19-year-old motorcyclist, was killed in a crash on Sunday morning in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County.
The deaths of Carlee Bongiorno and Justin Randle have rocked Princeton City Schools in Ohio.
Robert Russell, the man killed in a shooting in a Put-in-Bay, Ohio, bar, was celebrating his 40th birthday with his wife, his family said.
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The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
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Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones, who has been on paid administrative leave, will retire after a review of his bureau.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5% toll increase that goes into effect on January 3, 2027.
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Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
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Boaz takes us to Phipps Conservatory, where a 50-year-old agave plant has grown right through their ceiling!
The lead singer of Blank Space, the unofficial Taylor Swift tribute band, went head-to-head against PTL producer Maria to see who knows more about the iconic singer.
Daisy Jade joins David Highfield and answers viewer questions in the Friday Free For All!
A small community in Fayette County is pushing for answers after finding what appears to be raw sewage spilling into the woods.
Developers want to fill the former Vincentian Marion Manor facility in Banksville with new townhomes.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
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It costs a lot of money to keep houses of worship safe.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
An investigation is underway in Uniontown, Fayette County, after police said a man was found dead in his car with a can of Galaxy Gas on the floor.
A public hearing was held on Friday for input on the pending Independence Health and West Virginia University Health System merger.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
Western Pennsylvania remains one of the most heavily impacted regions across the country for tick-borne illnesses.
Pete Crow-Armstrong was 4 for 5 with a home run and three RBIs as the Chicago Cubs cruised past the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-0.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Chicago Cubs held on for a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
A world-renowned Pittsburgh technical school and a major airline have signed an agreement to work hand in hand.
The former glass plant in Charleroi has been listed for sale.
The Colorado-based Voyager Technologies has officially acquired Astrobotic, the aerospace company located on Pittsburgh's North Side.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Dave Matthews stopped by a Pittsburgh restaurant before his show at Star Lake on Friday night.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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President Trump cracked jokes at reporters and politicians during take two of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after April's event was upended when an armed assailant rushed through a security checkpoint and the U.S. Secret Service opened fire on the gunman.
A man who delivered Little Debbie snacks to stores across Pennsylvania is accused of selling them at flea markets for cash and submitting fake invoices.
Two people were killed in a shooting in Clairton on Saturday evening, authorities said.
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Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
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The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
