Getting student debt forgiveness could be easier under proposed rules
Borrowers who qualify for existing federal student loan forgiveness programs could see fewer hurdles and less paperwork.
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Biden administration cancels $5.8 billion in student debt
The move will erase debt for more than 560,000 borrowers.
As midterms near, debate over student loan forgiveness heats up
More than 43 million borrowers hold more than $1.6 trillion in federal student loan debt.
It's about to get more expensive to take out federal student loans
Interest rates will be 4.99% for undergraduate loans, 6.54% for graduate loans and 7.54% for PLUS loans for the 2022-2023 year.
Biden says he's considering forgiving student debt, but not $50,000
"I'm in the process of taking a hard look at whether or not there will be additional debt forgiveness," the president said.
Republicans target pause on student loan payments
The pause's extension from the beginning of May to the end of August will add an estimated $20 billion to the deficit.
Biden looks at forgiving some fed student loan debt, says Hispanic Caucus
He shared his plans during a 90-minute White House meeting with the Hispanic Caucus Monday.
Warren urges Biden to cancel student loan debt ahead of midterms
"Democrats win when Democrats are in touch with the American people and what's happening to them," she told "Face the Nation."
Study shows who would benefit most from different forms of student loan relief
As the White House mulls canceling debt, a new study from the New York Fed details how different proposals would affect borrowers.
Student loan program changes could bring millions closer to getting out of debt
A review found some servicers had been placing borrowers facing financial difficulties into forbearance instead of giving them clear information about income-driven repayment options.
Millennials, Gen Z put off major financial decisions because of student loans, study finds
Despite their student debt, only 10% said in retrospect they would skip higher education.
Canceling student loan debt "still on the table" for Biden administration
The White House extended the federal student loan payment pause through August 31, but has not announced a decision about wiping out debt.
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White House extends student loan repayment pause through August 31
The pause had been slated to end May 1.
Student jailed for spending almost $1M in student aid on luxury goods
A South African judge said the former accounting student spent almost $1,000 per day for months after a clerical error dumped the cash in her account.
Borrowers waiting as May 1 student loan payment restart approaches
An analysis by the New York Fed warns student loan borrowers are likely to experience a "meaningful rise in delinquencies" once forbearance ends.
Forgive all student debt, former Education Secretary says
John King says urgent action is needed to help millions of Americans deal with the "crushing burden" of student debt.
Wife surprises husband by paying off loans
Tony Henry was long saddled with student loan debt, until his wife Jayla came through with the Christmas surprise of a lifetime. The Henrys speak with “CBS Mornings” about the big surprise and what they hope to do with their newfound financial freedom.
Student loan forgiveness overhaul
The Department of Education announced Wednesday an overhaul on a student loan forgiveness program, which could help over half a million borrowers erase their debt. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains who will benefit from the changes.
30,000 borrowers to get student loans forgiven
The Education Department has identified a total of 100,000 student loan borrowers eligible to have their debt canceled since the Biden administration made changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Education Department to forgive $415 million in student debt
The latest round of loan forgiveness brings the total amount approved by the department to approximately $2 billion for more than 107,000 borrowers.
Navient steered borrowers toward costly student loans, states say
Multi-state settlement calls for loan servicer to cancel $1.7 billion in debt for 66,000 borrowers.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness nightmares
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program was meant to erase student loan debt for borrowers who spent a decade as public servants. But the program has come up woefully short for members of the military. Lesley Stahl reports.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program not living up to its name
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program was meant to erase student loan debt for borrowers who spent a decade as public servants. But the program has come up woefully short for members of the military. Lesley Stahl reports.
Student debt erased for borrowers with permanent disabilities
Borrowers with total and permanent disabilities can already apply for elimination of their student loan debt.
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Supreme Court continues to temporarily maintain mail access to abortion pill
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