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fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

How student-loan borrowers will be affected by the government shutdown

The government ran out of money to pay its bills on October 1 after Democratic and Republican lawmakers failed to reach a funding agreement. This means that each federal agency's shutdown contingency plans, which include furloughing thousands of federal employees, closing national parks, and delaying grant disbursements, are now being rolled out. For the Department of Education, the shutdown will slow down the work of an already stripped-down agency.
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fromtime.com
5 months ago

What to Know About Involuntary Collections' If You're a Student Loan Borrower

Student debt collections will resume on May 5, marking the return of penalties for missed loan payments after a five-year pause.
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fromKqed
2 months ago

California Students With Immigrant Parents Seek Financial Aid Despite Deportation Risks | KQED

Angela faces challenges regarding college options due to her family's legal status while feeling guilt over her financial aid success.
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fromTruthout
2 months ago

Trump's Mass Firings at Department of Education Are Already Harming US Students

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to proceed with mass layoffs at the Department of Education, impacting federal student aid.
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