Trump Executive Order Targets DEI in College Accreditation
The executive order makes good on Trump’s campaign promises to make sweeping changes to the country’s college accreditation system.
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Bipartisan Proposal Would Make Pell Grants Tax-Exempt
If passed, low-income college students could qualify for larger tax refunds.
Updated April 21, 2025
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.
Updated April 8, 2025
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.
Updated April 9, 2025
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.
Updated March 21, 2025
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Illinois Community Colleges May Soon Offer Bachelor’s Degrees
Updated March 17, 2025
This Ohio Proposal Has Big Implications for Free Speech on College Campuses
Updated March 12, 2025
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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.
5 Takeaways: Education Secretary Nominee Linda McMahon’s Confirmation Hearing
The nominee spoke about a myriad of higher education issues, including Pell Grant expansion and sexual harassment on college campuses.
FAFSA Drops ‘Nonbinary’ Gender ID Option, Streamlines Race/Ethnicity Questions
Removing “nonbinary” from the FAFSA form puts it in compliance with Trump’s executive order making it official U.S. policy to recognize only two sexes.
Pell Grant Program Faces $2.7 Billion Deficit. Here’s What Students Need to Know.
The last time Congress faced a funding shortfall, it made lasting cuts to the Pell Grant program.
Federal Grant Freeze Won’t Impact College Student Financial Aid
During President Donald Trump’s federal funding pause, Title IV funds, including Pell Grants and federal student loans, will still find their way to college students.
Congress Considers Ending In-School Student Loan Interest Pause
The policy change being considered by Republicans would increase student debt owed for many low-income students pursuing a college degree or credential.
ICE, Border Patrol Immigration Enforcement Now Allowed on College Campuses
The Trump administration rescinded guidance that had prevented immigration enforcement actions at colleges and universities.
Trump Executive Order Ends Educational Equity Initiatives for Black, Hispanic, Indigenous Students
On his first day back in office, President Donald Trump ended several initiatives aimed at strengthening Hispanic-serving institutions and tribal colleges and universities.