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Person holding a FAFSA form in front of a shredder.
Person holding a FAFSA form in front of a shredder.

Is the FAFSA Poised for Another Fiasco?

March 27, 2025

The federal student aid form had just begun to stabilize after a disastrous launch last winter. Then the Trump administration gutted the agency that manages it.

A photo illustration of workers standing in front of the Department of Education.
A photo illustration of workers standing in front of the Department of Education.

Education Department Reeling After Layoffs

March 25, 2025

The Trump administration said its sweeping cuts would eliminate bloat at the department. Staff say the “chaotic” process has stalled essential functions and left remaining employees with unmanageable workloads.

Protesters at Georgetown hold a "Ceasefire Now" sign
Protesters at Georgetown hold a "Ceasefire Now" sign

Trump’s Latest Target: Foreign Scholars

March 21, 2025

As the administration continues its crackdown on noncitizens in higher ed, international academics face ICE raids, deportation and challenges at the border.

Photo illustration: President Donald Trump pointing with planes and a map of the world in the background.
Photo illustration: President Donald Trump pointing with planes and a map of the world in the background.

International Enrollment’s Precarious Moment

March 19, 2025

International students are a financial lifeline for many colleges, and enrollments are just recovering from the pandemic. The Trump administration is pushing them away.