Department of Education, student loans

What dismantling the Department of Education could mean for colleges, student loans and college access
Efforts by the Trump administration to dismantle the Education Department are underway. Here's what it could mean for students.
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.
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, but eliminating the department would have major repercussions for college students.
Can Trump Rescind Student Loan Forgiveness From Former Student Loan Borrowers?
Borrowers who have already received forgiveness may be on edge asking if the Trump administration will claw back forgiven student loans and force borrowers to repay debt.
Trump wants to abolish the Department of Education: What that could mean for student loan borrowers
President Donald Trump has reportedly set his sights on eliminating the U.S. Department of Education, a long-time Republican goal and promise from his campaign. The proposed plan, though, gives rise to a host of unanswered questions—not least of which is what happens to the 42-plus million Americans with federal student loan debt.
With Education Department Under Threat, What Student Loan Borrowers Can Do
These developments may sound the alarm for student loan borrowers. But for now, there’s no need to make dramatic changes to your student loans. “We have to engage in the process that currently exists…we don't have any guidance that suggests we should ...
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.
Student Loan Payments Could Soar By $200 A Month, On Average
An overhaul of the federal student loan system proposed by House Republicans could push monthly student loan payments up by ...
Student Loan Update: Linda McMahon Reveals Details of Trump Admin's Plan
McMahon said that while the administration aims to restructure the Department of Education, key programs will continue to ...
Georgia reps. file bill to forgive veterinarians’ student loans, up to $90,000
Veterinarians living and working in Georgia could be eligible for some student loan relief if a new bill filed in the state ...
JPMorgan claims a millennial founder tricked them into buying her student loan startup. Now Charlie Javice is getting her day in court
Alex Spiro, celebrity attorney who was considered Elon Musk’s go-to lawyer, is no longer involved with Javice’s defense ...
To pay for Trump's tax cuts, House Republicans could raise student loan bills for millions of borrowers
The average borrower's monthly bill could swell to $288 from $95, according to an early estimate by the Institute for College ...
Millions of student-loan borrowers are at the center of the latest probes into Elon Musk's DOGE
A lawsuit filed against the Education Department accused it of giving DOGE access to student-loan borrowers' personal ...
What Thursday's Confirmation Hearing Tells Us About the Future of Student Loans
Education Secretary Nominee Linda McMahon Answered Senators' Questions About Student Loan Programs Linda McMahon, President ...
Can a parent's student loan be cancelled? Here are the requirements
Parent PLUS loans can be a lifeline for families covering college costs, but they also come with a hefty responsibility. With ...