Without this Education Department oversight, borrowers could "be placed in the wrong loan repayment status, billed for incorrect amounts" and more, the U.S. Government Accountability Office says.
There are about 3.1 million federal student loan borrowers aged 62 or older. Many of these borrowers, who are in retirement, ...
Changes to federal student loans are set to take effect July 1, just as students and families begin preparing financial aid ...
Before taking out a federal student loan, borrowers should first research the four different types.
As more Americans retire with student loan debt and complex estate plans, questions about what happens after death are ...
Trump told reporters that he doesn’t believe student loans should be run under the Department of Education.
Managing student loans can be a challenge for many who are having a difficult time navigating the best way to pay them back.
(WTAJ) — U.S. Representative Glenn Thompson (PA-15) introduced a bill on Thursday that aims to mitigate student aid fraud. Scammers have been found to use stolen or fake identities to claim financial ...
After the Education Department slashed its workforce in half last week, current and former staffers are uncertain key programs can continue.
Federal legislation enacted in July 2025 makes significant changes to how graduate and professional students can finance their education using federal student loans. These changes take effect July 1, ...
Student Defense, a legal advocacy group, is utilizing public records requests to explore how the Trump administration is using artificial intelligence when it comes to federal student aid. The group ...
The deadline for students to apply for financial aid in California is approaching. Learn about the different applications and what's needed to apply.