Education Department (US)

Federal Spending Freeze Does Not Apply to Student Loans and Pell Grants

Students and parents panicked after news of the order, but the Education Department said the guidance would not stop the flow of money to students and schools.

By Ron Lieber and Tara Siegel Bernard

Biden, Joseph R Jr Colleges and Universities Education Department (US) Student Loans United States Politics and Government

Biden’s Push to Cancel Student Debt Surpasses 5 Million Borrowers

With Monday’s authorization and 27 previous ones, the Biden administration has forgiven over $180 billion in student loans, even as its larger policy vision never took root.

By Zach Montague

Biden, Joseph R Jr Colleges and Universities Education Department (US) Student Loans Trump, Donald J United States Politics and Government

Biden to Withdraw Unfinished Student Debt Proposals for 38 Million Borrowers

The decision to withdraw the regulations was a tacit acknowledgment that they would go nowhere under the Trump administration.

By Zach Montague

Colleges and Universities Education Department (US) Financial Aid (Education) Personal Finances Student Loans

The Latest FAFSA Form is Available. It Works Fine.

The rollout of the new student aid form last year was a debacle. This year’s beta testing has gone better. Next up: millions of users and a new administration.

By Ron Lieber

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