Nation May 15 Older Americans at risk as government restarts Social Security garnishment on student loan debt By Matt Sedensky, Associated Press
Politics Nov 08 Borrowers grapple with what Trump’s win means for their student loan debt The economy was an important issue in the election, helping to propel Donald Trump to victory. But for borrowers, concerns about their finances extend beyond inflation to include their student debt. By Cheyanne Mumphrey, Associated Press
Politics May 22 Biden administration canceling student loans for 160,000 borrowers, says it will erase $7.7 billion in debt With the latest action, the administration said it has canceled $167 billion for nearly 5 million Americans through several forgiveness programs. By Collin Binkley, Associated Press
Nation Feb 28 $1 billion donation eliminates tuition at New York medical school, changing students’ lives School officials said the donation should last for perpetuity, since interest earned means the lump sum will continue to grow. All students will qualify for the free tuition. By Michael Casey, Associated Press
Politics Feb 21 WATCH: Biden speaks in California as he announces student loan relief for over 150,000 people The announcement Wednesday during a three-day campaign swing through California is part of a new repayment plan that offers a faster path to forgiveness. By Aamer Madhani, Collin Binkley, Associated Press
Feb 08 Employers can now match student loan payments as 401(k) contributions. Here’s what that means By Darreonna Davis, The 19th Experts say the contribution option could help many Americans, especially Black women, build a more stable financial future. Continue reading
Oct 04 WATCH: Biden announces new student loan forgiveness for 125,000 as payments resume By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Biden has been under pressure to fulfill his promises on student debt relief even though his original plan was overturned by the conservative majority on the Supreme Court. Continue reading
Jun 07 Biden vetoes bill to cancel student loan debt relief By Associated Press "It is a shame for working families across the country that lawmakers continue to pursue this unprecedented attempt to deny critical relief to millions of their own constituents," Biden said in a statement when announcing his veto. Continue reading
Jun 07 Borrowers prepare for strain on thin budgets as student loan payment pause ends By Collin Binkley, Associated Press A new debt bill passed by Congress removed any hope that the Biden administration would extend the pause again if the Supreme Court strikes down the White House's student loan cancellation. Continue reading
Jun 02 The debt deal set a new date for student loan payments to resume By Nicole Ellis, Casey Kuhn, Rachel Liesendahl The wide-reaching bipartisan debt ceiling deal approved by Congress this week includes a provision that prevents the Biden administration from extending the pause on federal student loan repayments. Continue reading