Some associate degree majors earn more than many 4-year college grads
With the cost of a bachelor's degree approaching $90,000 per year at some schools, an associate's program may be more financially feasible — and lucrative.
Student Loan
What to know about college costs, loans
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the cost of paying for college. She shares what students and families need to know about financial aid packages, how high-interest rates could impact student loans, and some resources for students and families.
8/23: Red and Blue
Primaries held in New York, Florida and Oklahoma; Biden nears decision on student debt
Supreme Court weighs student loan forgiveness
The Supreme Court's conservative justices questioned whether Congress should have the final say on President Biden's plan to cancel up to $20,000 in student loan debt for Americans. The high court heard oral arguments in a pair of disputes over the program. Chief justice correspondent Jan Crawford reports from the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court weighs Biden student loan plan
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear President Biden's proposal to forgive $400 billion in federal student loan debt. Challengers in six Republican-led states say it's an abuse of power that bypassed Congress. Chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Supreme Court weighs student loan relief plan
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two challenges to President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford takes a look at the case and explains why the White House may have a slim route to get its policy past the majority-conservative bench.
Supreme Court hears arguments in student loan case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard arguments in a case that will determine the fate of President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. Jan Crawford has the latest.
Supreme Court weighs student debt relief plan
CBS News legal contributor and Loyola Law School professor Jessica Levinson joins CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Lana Zak to break down the arguments against and for President Biden's student debt relief plan. She also discusses how the Supreme Court's decision on this policy could impact future cases involving the executive branch.
Potential impact of court's student loan case
Mike Pierce, the executive director of the Student Borrower Protection Center, joins CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Lana Zak to discuss the importance of President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, as the Supreme Court hears arguments on the policy.
53% of student borrowers say financial health tied to debt relief
Painfully high inflation is putting even more pressure on Americans struggling to repay their college loans.
Closing the "Bank of Mom and Dad"
Amid recession fears, more parents are helping their adult children financially to help keep them afloat. Business reporter for Fortune, Eleanor Pringle, joins CBS News Mornings to discuss why and tips for conversations on living expenses.
White House proposes lower payments as part of "student loan safety net"
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.
Don't start student-loan repayments next month, government says
The Biden administration had earlier extended a repayment pause while its student-debt relief program remains tied up in court.
Supreme Court agrees to hear second dispute over Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
This case was brought by two borrowers in Texas who have outstanding student loans.
Millions wrongly told they were approved for debt forgiveness
A Biden administration program forgiving up to $20,000 in student loans remains hung up in court.
A Florida teacher thought she'd settled her student loan debt 20 years ago. Then she got a bill for $1 million.
The woman worried she could lose everything — but a stranger from the internet offered to help.
Pause on student loan repayments extended
The Biden administration on Tuesday said it would extend the pause on student loan repayments amid the legal challenges to President Biden's plan to provide up to $20,000 in student debt forgiveness.
Biden administration to extend pause on student loan repayments
The extension, up to June 30, 2023, will give the courts time to decide the fate of student loan cancellation.
What to know if you've applied for student loan forgiveness
Biden's student loan forgiveness plan has been blocked by two federal courts, leaving millions of borrowers in limbo.
Biden administration to ask Supreme Court to reinstate student loan relief plan
This comes after the plan has been blocked by two separate federal court rulings.
Appeals court pauses student debt relief plan
A federal appeals court temporarily halted President Biden's student debt relief program Friday. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay prohibiting the government from "discharging any student loan debt." Catherine Herridge has more.
Texas judge blocks Biden's student loan plan
A federal judge in Texas blocked President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman ruled the Department of Education violated federal law.
What's behind the sky-high cost of a college education?
Student loan forgiveness has prompted a discussion about the soaring price of a college degree.
Justice Department argues Biden's student debt relief program is lawful
The government also said in its response to the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals' decision to pause the program that the states do not have standing to intervene.
Appeals court temporarily pauses student loan forgiveness plan
In their appeal, attorneys for several Republican-led states said the plan will irreparably harm their states' student loan programs.
live updates
Watch Live: Charlie Kirk memorial service honors conservative activist
President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Erika Kirk are speaking at Sunday's memorial service for Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, at State Farm Stadium in Arizona.
Former Trump economic official says "we've seen the job market degrade"
Gary Cohn, IBM vice chair and director of the National Economic Council in the first Trump term, said for companies in a "very difficult environment," cutting down on the cost of labor is "the one lever they can pull."
Macron calls Ambassador Kushner's criticism of France "unacceptable" for diplomat
In an interview with CBS News' "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," the French president pushed back on criticism for recognizing a Palestinian state.
U.K, Australia and Canada recognize Palestinian state despite U.S. opposition
More than 140 countries have already taken that step and more are expected to do so at the U.N. General Assembly this week, including France.
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ICE threatens lawsuits if Democratic states don't hold migrants
The Department of Homeland Security is escalating its clash with so-called sanctuary states, warning multiple states they could face legal action, CBS News has learned.
Pentagon to impose new limits on media, documents show
The Pentagon's new guidelines were sent to reporters on Friday.
Brazilians protest bill that could lead to pardon for Bolsonaro, allies
The bill that would make it harder to arrest or launch criminal proceedings against lawmakers passed the lower house on Tuesday, prompting Brazilians to protest.
1 dead, 2 injured in shooting at New Hampshire country club; suspect arrested
One person is dead and several people were wounded during a shooting Saturday night at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, New Hampshire.
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl on Rosh Hashanah, and a return to "our better selves"
As the Jewish calendar marks Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl offers a message to us all about commemorating the New Year.