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What Will Happen to Your Student Loans if Trump Closes the Department of Education?
The Trump administration has promised to eliminate the Department of Education, shifting more responsibility back to the states. States already have significant control over education — particularly when it comes to setting standards and deciding on curriculum,
Trump wants the Department of Education to be closed 'immediately.' Here's what shutting it down would mean.
Linda McMahon, Trump's education secretary pick, has her confirmation hearing on Thursday amid reports of plans to shut down the Education Department.
Republicans Take Key Step To Abolish The Department Of Education, Imperiling Student Loan Programs
Republican lawmakers took a key step last week to officially abolish the U.S. Department of Education. Here's what student loan borrowers should know.
With Education Department under threat, what student loan borrowers can do
By Eliza Haverstock, NerdWallet President Donald Trump has vowed to dismantle the U.S. Education Department, which oversees federal student financial aid. There are reports that members of Elon Musk’s Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) team have accessed financial aid data containing the personal information of millions of students enrolled in the federal student aid program.
U.S. Student Loan Debt Hits $2.19 Trillion—Here's Why Experts Say Borrowers Shouldn't Panic Yet
The United States continues to grapple with the consequences of student loan debt through the beginning of 2025. According to a report from the Education Data Initiative, total outstanding debt in student loans has hit a record-high value of $1.
Student Loan Borrowers, Do These 7 Things As The Department Of Education Faces Uncertain Future
The Trump administration appears poised to take significant actions that could undermine the Department of Education. Here's what student loan borrowers should do.
What student loan borrowers should do if Department of Education shuts down
President Trump could order the U.S. Department of Education to shut down. Jill Schlesinger has tips for student loan borrowers if that happens.
What will dismantling the Education Department mean for your student loans?
The Trump administration is gearing up for large changes to the Department of Education, which oversees a $1.6 trillion portfolio of student loans.
How Student Loans Will Be Impacted if Department of Education Closes Down
Experts spoke to Newsweek about what students can expect if the Trump administration abolishes the Department of Education.
Paul Vallas: What would it mean if the US Department of Education is abolished?
Federal oversight by the U.S. Department of Education has often created bureaucratic obstacles rather than actually improving ...