Survey: Administrators Anticipate ‘Disruption’ of Financial Aid Delivery
When asked to rank concerns following staff cuts at the Department of Education, many said their worries lie in students’ access to federal financial aid.
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Trump Admin Proposes First Pell Grant Cut in Three Decades
President Donald Trump’s budget calls for a 23% reduction in the maximum Pell Grant award.
Updated June 3, 2025
California Proposal Would Widen Online College Options
If passed, California students would have more online college options but without many of the consumer protection laws they enjoy.
Updated May 8, 2025
Trump Budget Proposal Eliminates Childcare Subsidy for Parenting College Students
The president’s budget would cut all $75 million in funding for the Child Care Access Means Parents in School program.
Updated May 6, 2025
Lawmakers Spar Over Proposed Pell Grant Eligibility Cuts
An estimated 20% of Pell Grant recipients would need to increase their courseload to maintain eligibility.
Updated April 30, 2025
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Student Advocates Sue to Stop Cuts to Higher Education Data Systems
Updated April 9, 2025
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Bipartisan Proposal Would Slash Student Loan Interest Rates
The Affordable Loans for Students Act would cap student loan interest rates at 2% and automatically apply this new interest rate to existing loans.
Trump Admin to Redefine Student Loan Repayment, Forgiveness Programs
The Department of Education will get to rewrite regulations concerning federal student loan programs through negotiated rulemaking.
Borrower FAQ: Trump Moves Student Loans to Small Business Administration
Learn how the Small Business Administration managing the federal student loan portfolio could impact borrowers.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Begin Dismantling Department of Education
Closing the department would require an act of Congress, but the Trump administration could effectively make it impossible for employees to carry out their work.
What Is the College Cost Reduction Act?
Republicans may use the proposal as a model for cost-cutting as the House Committee on Education and the Workforce looks for $330 billion in cuts over the next 10 years.
Illinois Community Colleges May Soon Offer Bachelor’s Degrees
Community college systems in nearly half of U.S. states already offer limited bachelor’s degree options, but not Illinois.
This Ohio Proposal Has Big Implications for Free Speech on College Campuses
Free speech advocates worry the overly broad language of the proposal will chill professor and student speech.
Trump Executive Order Limits Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Employees of nonprofit organizations “whose activities have a substantial illegal purpose” would no longer be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Linda McMahon Confirmed as Secretary of Education
McMahon will now lead the department she believes should be dissolved during the Trump presidency.
106 Organizations Urge Congress to Avoid Pell Grant Cuts
Lawmakers will soon have to contend with a projected $2.7 billion shortfall in Pell Grant funding.
Student Unionization Efforts Stall Under Trump Administration
Experts expect student unionization efforts at private colleges and universities to come to a standstill during the second Trump administration.
Inside the Upstart College Accrediting Agency Focused on Student Outcomes
While some disagree with its process, a new accrediting agency is looking to shake up college accreditation with its focus on student outcomes and wages.