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Paloma Del Toro, a junior at Carnegie Mellon University, sits for a portrait in Baker Hall on March 23, 2023. Del Toro started at a community college but transferred to CMU, taking out about $20,000 total. That debt would be wiped out under President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource)

Student loan forgiveness faces an uncertain future. What does that mean for Pittsburghers?

by Betul Tuncer and Emma Folts April 6, 2023April 6, 2023

Thousands of eligible people in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County have applied for debt relief. Now, they’re in a holding pattern.

Kaleigh Mauroni sits at a small table next to the Cathedral of Learning while looking to her right. .

Economy & Housing

Washington’s student loan changes free some grads, while others keep heavy burdens

by Matt Petras October 3, 2022October 3, 2022

Josh Gyory, a 28-year-old Ph.D. candidate at Carnegie Mellon University, is pictured in a red sweater against a light background. He has short dark hair and light stubble.

Borrowed future: Student loans add years of debt to a college degree. These Pittsburgh borrowers reflect on lessons learned.

by Naomi Harris April 12, 2021April 12, 2021