Student loan defaults surging in wake of COVID-tied payments pause expiration
Defaults on student loans have surged across the United States, reaching record levels as borrowers struggle to keep up with payments.
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Defaults on student loans have surged across the United States, reaching record levels as borrowers struggle to keep up with payments.
Loan revamp affects how much students and families can borrow to pay for college, as well as their repayment options.
An anonymous donor is helping cover student loan debts for nurses at Paoli and Lankenau hospitals in Pennsylvania.
Proposed Department of Education rule could deny loan forgiveness to borrowers whose employers are found to be illegally "undermining national security and American values."
The Education Department has temporarily paused loan forgiveness for an income-based repayment plan. Here are the details.
New law reduces the number of federal student loan repayment options and caps how much individuals can borrow for higher education.
Massive delays and uncertainty about where certain payment plans stand are causing anxiety for some student loan borrowers.
With the Department of Education this month resuming collections on student loans, millions of Americans are at risk of having their wages garnished.
TransUnion, one of the three major credit bureaus, found that one in five student loan borrowers is at risk of defaulting.
The U.S. Department of Education says that starting May 5, it'll begin collecting payments for student loans that are in default.
Nearly 10 million borrowers could be in default within a few months, according to the department.
Trump administration effort to wind down the Education Department could lead to frustration for millions of student loan borrowers, experts say.
As the president continues his push to close the Department of Education, many are wondering what comes next for financial aid and student loans.
Starting next year, CMU's "Pathway Program" will offer new and returning undergraduates free tuition or tuition without federal student loans.
Student loan payments for people enrolled in the Biden administration's SAVE plan will remain on hold for at least six more months.
The 12-month grace period for student loan borrowers ended Sept. 30. The "on-ramp" period helped borrowers struggling to make payments avoid the risk of defaulting and hurting their credit score.
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
More than $345 million in debt will be forgiven for about 18,000 Pennsylvanians who attended The Art Institutes.
The White House is turning to other methods to erase student debt after the Supreme Court blocked its broader effort to forgive loans.
President Joe Biden unveiled a new plan that comes after the Supreme Court ruled against his previous debt-forgiveness program.
This round of Biden's student loan forgiveness proposals targets the interest that adds up over time on student loans.
Earlier this week, the Biden administration announced $1.2 billion in forgiveness for 153,000 borrowers.
Receiving financial aid can be the difference in whether some attend college or not, making the application process critical.
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.
Pittsburghers are remembering Dolly Parton as "one of a kind" following her death on Tuesday.
Glenn Pysher was trying to find his friends when he accidentally knocked on the door of the wrong house. The homeowners called 911 to report an attempted break-in.
A troubled bar on Pittsburgh's South Side is getting one more chance before it could face a shutdown.
U.S. Marshals say 22-year-old Zymire Hughes was arrested Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
A 14-year-old boy fell more than 40 feet from a parking garage after crashing his e-bike over the side of the structure, authorities said.
A new report tries to calculate how much Pennsylvanians need to earn to live what's considered a comfortable lifestyle.
A 19-year-old man is in the Allegheny County Jail after police say he assaulted two women and a man in Downtown Pittsburgh on Friday.
Pittsburghers are remembering Dolly Parton as "one of a kind" following her death on Tuesday.
A 14-year-old boy fell more than 40 feet from a parking garage after crashing his e-bike over the side of the structure, authorities said.
Glenn Pysher was trying to find his friends when he accidentally knocked on the door of the wrong house. The homeowners called 911 to report an attempted break-in.
Data centers have become the hottest issue in political races across the country, including Pennsylvania's race for governor.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Veteran organizations and businesses are asking state legislators to pass a bill allowing them to keep their so-called "skill-game" machines.
"We've seen too many developers who are trying to bulldoze our community," Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro told "CBS Mornings."
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday said he's instituting what he calls the strictest data center guardrails in the country.
A new report tries to calculate how much Pennsylvanians need to earn to live what's considered a comfortable lifestyle.
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.
This month's Community Hero is a high school student with a passion for giving back. He founded a nonprofit that gives back to our active-duty military.
Pittsburgh artist Kait Schoeb plans on creating a live painting at this year's PTL Turkey Fund Kickoff Show and then auctioning it off to a PTL viewer.
Prestogeorge Coffee & Tea created two blends for the KDKA Turkey Fund this year. Fifty percent of those sales go right to the Turkey Fund.
David and Heather guess the value of three items chosen from the PTL mailbox.
Marshall's has been serving the community from a gas station for years. Now, they're going viral for their popular Reuben sandwich.
A family in Wall Borough, Allegheny County, said repeated flooding has forced them to abandon their home's first floor.
A downed power line turned a Kittanning family's front yard into a dangerous scene.
More than 300 Pittsburgh Public Schools buses are equipped with AI-enabled Bus Patrol cameras.
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.
For the first time since 1991, Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
Injuries are a part of many sports, and UPMC is trying to help high school athletes get back to the games they love.
More than three years later, we're beginning to learn about the health impacts of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Several waterways across Pennsylvania tested high for E. coli, environmental groups said.
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York has pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges in Northeast Ohio after being arrested on suspicion of engaging in prostitution over the weekend, authorities said.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Nick Gonzales led off the 12th inning with an RBI single and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped their three-game skid with a 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
A Fayette County soccer organization is seeking help from the community after its soccer fields were vandalized.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
The international fashion retailer Zara will open a location in Ross Park Mall in 2028, as the mall continues to thrive.
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.
Pittsburghers are remembering Dolly Parton as "one of a kind" following her death on Tuesday.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Bret Michaels is taking a break from touring to recover from recent surgeries.
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.
A troubled bar on Pittsburgh's South Side is getting one more chance before it could face a shutdown.
Pittsburghers are remembering Dolly Parton as "one of a kind" following her death on Tuesday.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
On a summer day in Bethel Park, the kind nature of horses meets the nurturing effect they have on children with special needs. It's a moment of strength for those who face so much, like 6-year-old Molly. KDKA's Megan Shinn reports.
Data centers have become the hottest issue in political races across the country, including Pennsylvania's race for governor. KDKA's Andy Sheehan reports.
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.
