Linda McMahon faces Senate test amid education department closure plans
Linda McMahon faces an unusual test on Thursday as she seeks Senate approval to lead an agency the president wants her to ...
Why does Trump call the Education Department a ‘Con Job’?
Donald Trump’s renewed attack on the Department of Education (DOE) underscores his long-standing vision of shifting control ...
Americans hold $1.6 trillion in student debt, but dismantling Dept. of Ed won't erase it
Forty-two million Americans have a student loan. Altogether, that amounts to $1.6 trillion in student loan debt. The U.S. Department of Education oversees those loans. So, what happens if the ...
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 ...
GOP May Cut Off Student Loan Forgiveness For 4.8 Million Healthcare Workers
Republican lawmakers in Congress are considering a move that could cut off student loan forgiveness for millions of ...
Fewer California high school seniors are applying for financial aid. Some blame Trump’s immigration policies
Although financial aid information has not been shared with immigration or other agencies in the past, many fear that will change.
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 ...
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 ...
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What You Need to Know as Linda McMahon Goes Before Congress
President Trump’s nominee for education secretary will face a barrage of questions about potential plans to shutter the Education Department.
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Understanding the Department of Education’s Role in Higher Education
As efforts to eliminate the Department of Education mount, here are the biggest roles the organization plays in students' lives as they navigate college.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Did Elon Musk's DOGE Violate FERPA?
Some student loan borrowers claimed on social media that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has violated ...
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 ...