Education Department Plans to Review Rules for PSLF, IDRThe Department of Education is initiating a lengthy rule-making process to consider changes to student financial assistance programs.
FSA Executive Retires and Acting Under Secretary Takes OverJames Bergeron will manage both higher education regulation and the Office of Federal Student Aid amidst staff reductions.
Education Department Plans to Review Rules for PSLF, IDRThe Department of Education is initiating a lengthy rule-making process to consider changes to student financial assistance programs.
FSA Executive Retires and Acting Under Secretary Takes OverJames Bergeron will manage both higher education regulation and the Office of Federal Student Aid amidst staff reductions.
Trump says Education Department will no longer oversee student loans, 'special needs'Trump is transferring federal student loan management from the Department of Education to the SBA to improve accountability.Federal student loan management currently faces significant upheaval and transitions amid staff reductions.
Student Loans Still Available After White House's Temporary Funding PauseThe recent short-lived funding freeze did not affect the FAFSA application process for students seeking financial aid.
Education Department Staff Struggle After Mass LayoffsThe recent layoffs at the Education Department have severely impacted its ability to function effectively.
Trump says Education Department will no longer oversee student loans, 'special needs'Trump is transferring federal student loan management from the Department of Education to the SBA to improve accountability.Federal student loan management currently faces significant upheaval and transitions amid staff reductions.
Student Loans Still Available After White House's Temporary Funding PauseThe recent short-lived funding freeze did not affect the FAFSA application process for students seeking financial aid.
Education Department Staff Struggle After Mass LayoffsThe recent layoffs at the Education Department have severely impacted its ability to function effectively.
10 percent of Federal Student Aid staff take buyoutsStaff reductions at the Office of Federal Student Aid could hinder support for defrauded students.Federal Employee buyouts indicate broader workforce reductions across government agencies.
DOGE employee had read-only access to two Federal Student Aid systems, Education Department saysDepartment of Government Efficiency employees reviewed Federal Student Aid contracts but access to sensitive data has since been revoked.
Some student-loan borrowers might get debt cancellation now that a major forgiveness program is backThe Education Department has resumed processing Public Service Loan Forgiveness applications.
10 percent of Federal Student Aid staff take buyoutsStaff reductions at the Office of Federal Student Aid could hinder support for defrauded students.Federal Employee buyouts indicate broader workforce reductions across government agencies.
DOGE employee had read-only access to two Federal Student Aid systems, Education Department saysDepartment of Government Efficiency employees reviewed Federal Student Aid contracts but access to sensitive data has since been revoked.
Some student-loan borrowers might get debt cancellation now that a major forgiveness program is backThe Education Department has resumed processing Public Service Loan Forgiveness applications.
How the FAFSA got back on track (opinion)This year's FAFSA process has improved significantly, allowing quick submissions and reducing complexity for families trying to access federal financial aid.
California colleges urge students to fill out financial aid applications as deadline loomsCalifornia Community Colleges urge students to submit financial aid applications promptly due to significant declines in submissions following the federal aid application overhaul.
How the FAFSA got back on track (opinion)This year's FAFSA process has improved significantly, allowing quick submissions and reducing complexity for families trying to access federal financial aid.
California colleges urge students to fill out financial aid applications as deadline loomsCalifornia Community Colleges urge students to submit financial aid applications promptly due to significant declines in submissions following the federal aid application overhaul.
A FAFSA Fiasco Has Students Still Asking: Which College Can They Afford?College-bound seniors face uncertainty due to FAFSA application issues.