We are now 20 days into the federal government shutdown, with the Senate returning to work Monday. Neither side appears to show any sign of movement off their demands. This is expected to soon start ...

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 25: U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol Building on September 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. Jeffries spoke ...

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 ...

Since the pandemic, colleges have been losing financial aid professionals at a worrying pace. Some retired early after the chaos of emergency relief and shifting rules. Others simply burned out. They ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education moved aggressively in December to overhaul how students pay for college, evaluate its value, and protect federal aid from abuse, unveiling a series ...

It’s time to apply for college. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open and marks the beginning of college application season. The process should be streamlined after a couple of ...

The FAFSA determines a student’s financial need and eligibility for federal, state and school financial aid to enroll in higher education, career, and technical education and certificate programs.