54,900 student-loan borrowers are getting $4.28 billion in debt wiped out a month before Trump takes office
Biden announced $4.28 billion in student-debt cancellation for 54,900 borrowers as part of Public Service Loan Forgiveness improvements.
Biden scraps debt relief plans, other regs
The Biden administration has officially withdrawn student debt relief proposals, impacting millions, amid legal challenges and further evaluations of regulatory changes.
Millions of student-loan borrowers are getting new details on qualifying for Biden's broader debt cancellation plan coming this fall
The Education Department is proceeding with student-loan forgiveness plan, providing relief to over 30 million borrowers.
Biden's final student-loan forgiveness action has arrived
Biden's final student-loan forgiveness action includes $600 million relief for defrauded borrowers and those on income-based repayment plans.
Biden cancels $6 billion in loan debt for Art Institute students, including Sacramento school
The Biden administration is canceling $6.1 billion in federal student debt for 317,000 former attendees of The Art Institutes.
54,900 student-loan borrowers are getting $4.28 billion in debt wiped out a month before Trump takes office
Biden announced $4.28 billion in student-debt cancellation for 54,900 borrowers as part of Public Service Loan Forgiveness improvements.
Biden scraps debt relief plans, other regs
The Biden administration has officially withdrawn student debt relief proposals, impacting millions, amid legal challenges and further evaluations of regulatory changes.
Millions of student-loan borrowers are getting new details on qualifying for Biden's broader debt cancellation plan coming this fall
The Education Department is proceeding with student-loan forgiveness plan, providing relief to over 30 million borrowers.
Biden's final student-loan forgiveness action has arrived
Biden's final student-loan forgiveness action includes $600 million relief for defrauded borrowers and those on income-based repayment plans.
Biden cancels $6 billion in loan debt for Art Institute students, including Sacramento school
The Biden administration is canceling $6.1 billion in federal student debt for 317,000 former attendees of The Art Institutes.
Federal appeals court blocks remainder of Biden's student debt relief plan
Federal appeals court blocks Biden administration's student debt relief plan, including lower monthly payments for borrowers.
Federal appeals court blocks all of Biden's student debt relief plan
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocked Biden's student debt relief plan, intended to lower monthly payments for many Americans.
Biden administration discharges $4.5B in loans for Ashford students
The Education Department is forgiving $4.5 billion in loans for over 260,000 borrowers from Ashford University due to deceptive practices.
What Will Change for SAVE Borrowers After a Federal Court Ruled Against Biden's Relief Program
Millions of student loan borrowers are affected by the halting of the SAVE loan forgiveness program, facing uncertainty amidst ongoing legal battles against student loan cancellation efforts.
8 million student-loan borrowers struggling to afford key long-term expenses could get debt cancellation through a new Biden proposal
The Education Department's new proposal aims to relieve student debt for borrowers facing significant financial hardships.
What student loan borrowers should know before Biden's term ends
The Department of Education has withdrawn two proposed plans for student debt relief, focusing instead on existing priorities and managing repayment transitions.
Federal appeals court blocks remainder of Biden's student debt relief plan
Federal appeals court blocks Biden administration's student debt relief plan, including lower monthly payments for borrowers.
Federal appeals court blocks all of Biden's student debt relief plan
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocked Biden's student debt relief plan, intended to lower monthly payments for many Americans.
Biden administration discharges $4.5B in loans for Ashford students
The Education Department is forgiving $4.5 billion in loans for over 260,000 borrowers from Ashford University due to deceptive practices.
What Will Change for SAVE Borrowers After a Federal Court Ruled Against Biden's Relief Program
Millions of student loan borrowers are affected by the halting of the SAVE loan forgiveness program, facing uncertainty amidst ongoing legal battles against student loan cancellation efforts.
8 million student-loan borrowers struggling to afford key long-term expenses could get debt cancellation through a new Biden proposal
The Education Department's new proposal aims to relieve student debt for borrowers facing significant financial hardships.
What student loan borrowers should know before Biden's term ends
The Department of Education has withdrawn two proposed plans for student debt relief, focusing instead on existing priorities and managing repayment transitions.
What IHE will be following in the next Trump administration
Trump's second administration likely to emphasize postsecondary education more than his first, impacting universities and colleges significantly.
Negotiators fail to bridge "gulf" on reciprocity changes
The Education Department plans to give states more authority over online programs by changing state authorization reciprocity agreements. Current agreements limit states' oversight and fail to protect students and taxpayers.
Colleges and universities, represented by committee members, argue that the proposed changes would make existing reciprocity agreements unworkable and burden institutions with compliance to varied state regulations.
Biden is withdrawing his broader student-loan forgiveness plans that were set to cancel debt for over 38 million borrowers
Biden's administration has officially withdrawn plans for broad student-loan forgiveness, impacting over 38 million borrowers amid legal challenges and political uncertainties.
Senate Dems press Education Department for FAFSA fix
Senate Democrats urge Education Department to address FAFSA error
Bipartisan pressure on Education Department to resolve FAFSA issue
Lawmakers, Experts Vent FAFSA Frustrations
Disarray in FAFSA launch
Calls for accountability in Biden administration handling
What IHE will be following in the next Trump administration
Trump's second administration likely to emphasize postsecondary education more than his first, impacting universities and colleges significantly.
Negotiators fail to bridge "gulf" on reciprocity changes
The Education Department plans to give states more authority over online programs by changing state authorization reciprocity agreements. Current agreements limit states' oversight and fail to protect students and taxpayers.
Colleges and universities, represented by committee members, argue that the proposed changes would make existing reciprocity agreements unworkable and burden institutions with compliance to varied state regulations.
Biden is withdrawing his broader student-loan forgiveness plans that were set to cancel debt for over 38 million borrowers
Biden's administration has officially withdrawn plans for broad student-loan forgiveness, impacting over 38 million borrowers amid legal challenges and political uncertainties.
Senate Dems press Education Department for FAFSA fix
Senate Democrats urge Education Department to address FAFSA error
Bipartisan pressure on Education Department to resolve FAFSA issue
Lawmakers, Experts Vent FAFSA Frustrations
Disarray in FAFSA launch
Calls for accountability in Biden administration handling
Kids' low reading scores are 'a 5-alarm fire,' says DOGE's Ramaswamy. His solution: Eliminate the Education Department.
Eliminating the Education Department may not lead to improved literacy scores for 8th graders in the US.
Exclusive | Top NYC school official scrutinized after complaint she tapped DOE staffer for 'personal favors'
Allegations against Danika Rux involve misuse of DOE resources to pick up her child from school, raising ethical concerns about conduct in public office.
After Botched Rollout, FAFSA Is Delayed for a Second Year
The Education Department announced a delay in the federal student aid application form for the 2025-26 academic year due to persisting technical problems.
Leadership Failures Helped Lead to FAFSA Debacle, Watchdog Finds
Education Department leadership failed to manage deadlines and underestimated technical issues during the FAFSA overhaul, severely impacting students' ability to apply for financial aid.
Ed Department taps College Board President to oversee FAFSA
The Education Department has appointed College Board president Jeremy Singer to oversee the FAFSA rollout, signaling a new approach to address concerns about delays and technical glitches.
FAFSA completion gap narrows to 2.5 percent
FAFSA completion rates show significant improvement, recovering from a 30% lag earlier this year to just 2.5% behind last year.
New FAFSA process hopes to address issues from last year's botched launch
FAFSA form for 2025-2026 to be tested with volunteer students before full release, aiming to improve application process.
GAO releases initial findings from FAFSA investigation
The government's investigation found significant mismanagement in the FAFSA rollout, leading to delays and technical issues.
After Botched Rollout, FAFSA Is Delayed for a Second Year
The Education Department announced a delay in the federal student aid application form for the 2025-26 academic year due to persisting technical problems.
Leadership Failures Helped Lead to FAFSA Debacle, Watchdog Finds
Education Department leadership failed to manage deadlines and underestimated technical issues during the FAFSA overhaul, severely impacting students' ability to apply for financial aid.
Ed Department taps College Board President to oversee FAFSA
The Education Department has appointed College Board president Jeremy Singer to oversee the FAFSA rollout, signaling a new approach to address concerns about delays and technical glitches.
FAFSA completion gap narrows to 2.5 percent
FAFSA completion rates show significant improvement, recovering from a 30% lag earlier this year to just 2.5% behind last year.
New FAFSA process hopes to address issues from last year's botched launch
FAFSA form for 2025-2026 to be tested with volunteer students before full release, aiming to improve application process.
GAO releases initial findings from FAFSA investigation
The government's investigation found significant mismanagement in the FAFSA rollout, leading to delays and technical issues.
Trump Chooses Linda McMahon, a Longtime Ally, for Education Secretary
Trump appoints Linda McMahon to lead Education Department, indicating her significant role in his administration.
Trump Taps Billionaire Linda McMahon to Head Department of Education
Trump's nomination of Linda McMahon for Secretary of Education raises concerns due to her lack of experience and the intent to shut down the department.
Trump to nominate professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be education secretary
Trump nominates Linda McMahon for Education Secretary despite plans to dismantle the department.
McMahon has background in small business and limited experience in education.
Trump Chooses Linda McMahon, a Longtime Ally, for Education Secretary
Trump appoints Linda McMahon to lead Education Department, indicating her significant role in his administration.
Trump Taps Billionaire Linda McMahon to Head Department of Education
Trump's nomination of Linda McMahon for Secretary of Education raises concerns due to her lack of experience and the intent to shut down the department.
Trump to nominate professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be education secretary
Trump nominates Linda McMahon for Education Secretary despite plans to dismantle the department.
McMahon has background in small business and limited experience in education.
A federal appeals court prevents the Education Department from implementing parts of the new income-driven repayment plan, SAVE, due to legal challenges.
GOP states pre-emptively sue to block new debt relief plan
Biden administration plans major student loan discharges but faces legal challenges from Republican-led states.
Biden can move ahead with plan to lower monthly payments for millions of student loan borrowers
The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals allows the U.S. Education Department to proceed with lowering student loan payments from 10% to 5% of discretionary income.
Biden administration canceling student loans for another 160,000 borrowers
The Biden administration is canceling student loans for another 160,000 borrowers through a combination of existing programs.
The student loan grace period is now over. Here's what you need to know
The end of the student loan on-ramp period marks a transition to potential defaults for borrowers unable to make payments.
35,000 student-loan borrowers in public service are getting $1.2 billion in debt wiped out after fixes to a key relief program
$1.2 billion debt relief for 35,000 public service workers announced by Education Department.
Appeals court blocks Biden's SAVE plan, Again
A federal appeals court prevents the Education Department from implementing parts of the new income-driven repayment plan, SAVE, due to legal challenges.
GOP states pre-emptively sue to block new debt relief plan
Biden administration plans major student loan discharges but faces legal challenges from Republican-led states.
Biden can move ahead with plan to lower monthly payments for millions of student loan borrowers
The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals allows the U.S. Education Department to proceed with lowering student loan payments from 10% to 5% of discretionary income.
Biden administration canceling student loans for another 160,000 borrowers
The Biden administration is canceling student loans for another 160,000 borrowers through a combination of existing programs.
The student loan grace period is now over. Here's what you need to know
The end of the student loan on-ramp period marks a transition to potential defaults for borrowers unable to make payments.
35,000 student-loan borrowers in public service are getting $1.2 billion in debt wiped out after fixes to a key relief program
$1.2 billion debt relief for 35,000 public service workers announced by Education Department.
Supreme Court, for Now, Blocks Expanded Protections for Transgender Students in Some States
Supreme Court temporarily blocks new federal protections for transgender students, allowing state challenges to prevail until legal disputes are resolved.
Federal Judge Clears Path for Part of Biden's Student Loan Plan
A federal judge allows the Biden administration to temporarily resume the student debt relief program for 27 million borrowers amid ongoing legal challenges.
Supreme Court, for Now, Blocks Expanded Protections for Transgender Students in Some States
Supreme Court temporarily blocks new federal protections for transgender students, allowing state challenges to prevail until legal disputes are resolved.
Federal Judge Clears Path for Part of Biden's Student Loan Plan
A federal judge allows the Biden administration to temporarily resume the student debt relief program for 27 million borrowers amid ongoing legal challenges.
NYC families wait years to get reimbursed for transit when school buses fail to show
Caregivers face years-long payment delays for school transportation expenses reimbursement.
Donald Trump falsely claims migrants are displacing NYC students
Former President Donald Trump falsely claimed migrant students are displacing NYC children from schools. NYC public schools face the opposite issue: too many empty seats.
NYC families receive middle school offers, as city considers changing admissions process
Families navigating NYC middle school admissions process.
District programs offer diverse options for middle school selection.
NYC schools disband division of teaching and learning, which oversees Banks' top literacy initiative
City's Education Department disbanding division of teaching and learning overseen by Chancellor Banks.
NYC families wait years to get reimbursed for transit when school buses fail to show
Caregivers face years-long payment delays for school transportation expenses reimbursement.
Donald Trump falsely claims migrants are displacing NYC students
Former President Donald Trump falsely claimed migrant students are displacing NYC children from schools. NYC public schools face the opposite issue: too many empty seats.
NYC families receive middle school offers, as city considers changing admissions process
Families navigating NYC middle school admissions process.
District programs offer diverse options for middle school selection.
NYC schools disband division of teaching and learning, which oversees Banks' top literacy initiative
City's Education Department disbanding division of teaching and learning overseen by Chancellor Banks.
Biden administration to notify 25M student loan borrowers of debt relief options
Americans with student debt to receive email on potential debt relief options.
Millions of student-loan borrowers should be on the lookout for an email update on Biden's broader debt cancellation plan. They might need to take action.
The Education Department is informing student-loan borrowers about its debt relief plan and the opt-out deadline.
Education Department wants more data about distance ed
Education Department aims to increase oversight of online programs by collecting more data on distance education courses and student enrollment.
REPORT: Gun Found In Backpack Of 8-Year-Old Student Who Allegedly Threatened Fellow Student At Brooklyn School
An 8-year-old boy in Brooklyn was found with a gun in his backpack after previously brandishing it at another student.
City Department of Education stressed the importance of keeping young people safe and expressed concerns over children having access to dangerous weapons.
After 4.8 earthquake, NYC schools resume normal operations
Schools in NYC continued operations normally after a 4.8 magnitude earthquake with no reported injuries.
School officials assured families about student safety, and the Education Department collaborated closely with city agencies for student well-being.
REPORT: Gun Found In Backpack Of 8-Year-Old Student Who Allegedly Threatened Fellow Student At Brooklyn School
An 8-year-old boy in Brooklyn was found with a gun in his backpack after previously brandishing it at another student.
City Department of Education stressed the importance of keeping young people safe and expressed concerns over children having access to dangerous weapons.
After 4.8 earthquake, NYC schools resume normal operations
Schools in NYC continued operations normally after a 4.8 magnitude earthquake with no reported injuries.
School officials assured families about student safety, and the Education Department collaborated closely with city agencies for student well-being.
Inside the Blunders That Plunged the College Admission Season Into Disarray
Federal financial aid applications faced processing delays due to a backlog of 70,000 emails.
The Education Department conducted a three-day crash effort involving 200 employees to extract crucial student information.
Social workers, 3-K, community schools on chopping block as NYC's federal aid expires
New York City's Education Department won't face further budget cuts this spring due to better revenue, but faces significant cuts from expiring federal aid.
Advocates warn that the city must quickly replace expiring federal aid to avoid devastating cuts to essential education programs.
Inside the Blunders That Plunged the College Admission Season Into Disarray
Federal financial aid applications faced processing delays due to a backlog of 70,000 emails.
The Education Department conducted a three-day crash effort involving 200 employees to extract crucial student information.
Social workers, 3-K, community schools on chopping block as NYC's federal aid expires
New York City's Education Department won't face further budget cuts this spring due to better revenue, but faces significant cuts from expiring federal aid.
Advocates warn that the city must quickly replace expiring federal aid to avoid devastating cuts to essential education programs.
The implementation of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid faced significant delays and technical errors.
Both the Biden and Trump administrations, Congress, and contractors share responsibility for the FAFSA implementation issues.
'Moldy, unappetizing, slimy': Brooklyn pol slams quality of public school lunches amid budget cuts * Brooklyn Paper
Quality of public school lunches declining due to budget cuts
Iwen Chu calling on Mayor to address food quality issue
Liberty University fined $14 million for federal crime reporting violations
Liberty University fined $14 million for Clery Act violations
Settlement includes penalty and safety improvements
Congress curtails move expanding Pell Grant access for some students
The short-term funding bill blocks Education Department's move on Pell grants.
Tensions rise as Congress and department clash over FAFSA changes.
Blame game: Mayor, schools chancellor point fingers at IBM for remote learning snafu but critics point back at City Hall | amNewYork
Mayor Eric Adams and Public Schools Chancellor David Banks blamed IBM for the major meltdown of the Education Department's remote learning system during a snowstorm.
Critics argue that the city should have been more prepared for technical issues with remote school.
IBM was not ready to handle the one million students trying to log into school on Tuesday.
Some student-loan borrowers might get debt cancellation now that a major forgiveness program is back
The Education Department has resumed processing Public Service Loan Forgiveness applications.