Student loan forgiveness: Biden unveils plan to cancel $10K in student debt

Biden unveiled a plan to provide $10,000 of federal student loan debt relief for borrowers who earn under $125,000 annually, and more for those with the greatest financial need.

What student loans are eligible for forgiveness? Here's a breakdown

In addition to Biden’s wide-sweeping loan forgiveness plan, there are existing programs for borrowers to have some or all of their student debt erased.

Biden to make long-awaited student loan debt announcement on Wednesday, reports say

President Joe Biden on Wednesday is set to announce his long-delayed move to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for many Americans and extend a pause on payments to January, according to three people familiar with the plan.

Poll: Students who listen to music while studying get higher grades

New research not only shows music can help students study more effectively but that it also depends on which type of music.

Will the student loan payment pause be extended? CEOs say it’s likely.

Payments for federally backed student loans have been suspended since the pandemic began in March 2020 — they’re set to resume Sept. 1 unless the Biden administration steps in.

Former ITT Tech students get $3.9B in debt cancellation

Students who used federal loans to attend ITT Technical Institute as far back as 2005 will automatically get that debt canceled after authorities found “widespread and pervasive misrepresentations” at the defunct for-profit college chain.

How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school

Children who get the recommended hours of sleep on a regular basis are more likely to have improved focus, behavior, and learning at school.

No more pandemic-era free lunches at most US schools this year

The pandemic-era meals available for free to all public school students — regardless of family income levels — are ending. Here’s what you need to know heading into the school year.

Ferris State professor who made vulgar video quits, settles for $95K

Former Ferris State professor Berry Mehler, who made a profanity-filled video to welcome students, settled his legal dispute by accepting $95,000 and agreeing to a three-year gag order.

Clintondale keeps superintendent amid swirling spending questions

A search warrant was delivered to the Clintondale Community School District by Clinton Township police requesting various financial records from June 1st through the present.

Dr. Jill Biden visits Detroit Public Schools Thursday

The first lady is highlighting ways that federal dollars are helping students still managing learning loss and mental health problems from the disrupted school schedules over the last two years.

Dr. Jill Biden visiting Detroit public schools Thursday

The First Lady will be in Michigan to highlight the American Rescue Plan's benefits for kids over the summer, helping with learning loss and mental health that was impacted by the pandemic.

Ann Arbor ranked most educated city in America

Up against wealthy communities on the coast and fast-growing metros closer in the country, it was Michigan that named home to the most educated city in the U.S.