As an education researcher who has studied the economic returns of higher education, I know that college degrees remain cost-effective investments for most students. But college tuition has risen at ...

To the early birds go the money, which is often the case when it comes to college financial aid. Since the Free Application ...

Big changes are on the horizon for federal financial aid and the college students who rely on it. Here's what to expect.

The shutdown is on track to become the longest-lasting government closure in history. The Capitol is seen late Tuesday night, Sept. 26, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) As the ...

Federal student loans will continue to accrue interest during shutdown. FAFSA opened on Sept. 24 and applications are still being processed. Pell Grants and federal student loans will continue to be ...

Since President Donald Trump took office this year, he has made the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education a priority — a scenario that will only continue under the government shutdown that ...

A government shutdown on Wednesday could have the potential to disrupt a multitude of federal activities — but people with student loans are expected to continue making their repayments, according to ...

A potential government shutdown looms as lawmakers are deadlocked over the 2026 federal budget. The Department of Education plans to furlough about 95% of its non-Federal Student Aid staff in the ...

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 ...

The longer a federal shutdown lasts, the harder it will be for local school districts, universities and the federal Education Department to provide services. In the short term, most in the education ...