Columbus man's monthly payment increases 500% in federal freeze confusion

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Hearing of federal funding freezes, Tyler Perry checked his student loan plan and found a "terrifying" $800 increase.

”I had a panic attack. It seems like a natural reaction," Perry said. "The American Dream is shut out and you are stuck paying exuberant loans.”

Ohio budget plan would 'recognize two sexes,' restrict LGBTQ+ library books

Perry was on an income-driven student loan repayment plan that was frozen on Feb. 18, citing a federal...