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.
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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
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.
Updated March 12, 2025
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.
Updated March 10, 2025
Linda McMahon Confirmed as Secretary of Education
McMahon will now lead the department she believes should be dissolved during the Trump presidency.
Updated March 5, 2025
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Student Unionization Efforts Stall Under Trump Administration
Updated February 21, 2025
Inside the Upstart College Accrediting Agency Focused on Student Outcomes
Updated February 18, 2025
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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.
Republicans Advance Bill to Limit Transgender Students in College Sports
With Republicans controlling both the House and Senate, the proposal may soon make its way to the president’s desk.
Here’s How Trump May Reshape Higher Education in His First 100 Days
The student loan system and reversing Biden-era regulations will be among the key priorities in a new presidential administration.
Bipartisan Anti-Hazing Bill Signed Into Law
The new law will create new reporting guidelines to track hazing incidents across college campuses.
These Higher Ed Policy Issues Will Define 2025
Look forward to accreditation, short-term Pell, and student loan repayment dominating higher education headlines in 2025.
Florida Proposal Would Revoke In-State Tuition for Undocumented College Students
Undocumented students who attended high school in Florida currently are eligible for in-state tuition.