Submitting financial aid forms for college has become a potentially life-altering family decision for high school seniors ...

Most of the Department of Education's funding goes toward federal student aid, totaling nearly $161 billion in fiscal year ...

President-Elect has pledged to close down the U.S. Department of Education and redirect most of its responsibilities to the ...

Carter also left a lasting imprint on education policy by expanding federal aid to middle-income students. But his actions ...

People can now start applying for federal aid for next school year. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known ...

Trump has repeatedly called for the abolition of the department since his 2016 presidential campaign, framing the move as ...

State higher ed regents have received a fifth multi-year federal grant for a program designed to help students in rural ...

The US Department of Education determines your family’s level of need using a calculation called your "Student Aid Index".

If your federal student loan hasn't yet entered repayment, you won't be eligible to enroll in a repayment plan yet. Repayment ...

Incoming-President Trump's promise to dismantle the Department of Education could impact your student loans. Here's what you should expect and prepare for in 2025.

From updates to the state’s Foundation Aid formula to the uncertainty posed by a second Trump presidency, here are the top ...