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A look ahead at the federal policies taking effect in 2026 that will shape how students and families pay for college.

Millions of borrowers who are behind can expect the government to tighten repayment options this year. Experts say take ...

Alejandra Rodriguez, 9, of Key Largo, Fla., watches as college students protest in support of the Department of Education, Thursday, March 20, 2025, outside the department in Washington. Jacquelyn ...

WASHINGTON,DC - SEPTEMBER 30: Secretary of Education Linda McMahon speaks with President Donald J Trump in the Oval Office at the White House on Tuesday, Sept 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. The ...

There's one form prospective and current college students must submit in order to receive federal financial aid, and it's about to look a lot different. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, ...

Already diminished by cuts by the Trump administration, the U.S. Education Department will see more of its work come to a halt due to the government shutdown. The department says many of its core ...

You've finished applying to college, got accepted and made your decision. Now it's time to apply again, this time for financial aid. Whether you're looking to cover the full cost or just fill in the ...

After President Donald Trump's administration slashed half of the U.S. Department of Education's staff amid mass layoffs and buyouts, millions of students, parents, teachers, administrators and ...

Learn about the different types of graduate student loans.