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Financial Aid’s Foggy Future

Whatever happens to the Education Department, Trump’s second term could have major implications for federal financial aid—and the students who rely on it.

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ED, USDA Partner to Boost Access to Food Benefits Program

The Education and Agriculture Departments’ plan to improve students’ access to food benefits is long overdue, experts say. But there are concerns the Trump administration could scrap the deal.

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U.S. Erred in Denying Grand Canyon Nonprofit Status, Appeals Court Rules

Judges say the Education Department used the wrong legal standard when the Christian for-profit institution once again sought to become a nonprofit.

Colleges Lose Appeal to Stop Debt Relief Settlement

A group of colleges that challenged a legal settlement that canceled $6 billion in student loans lost its appeal to...
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Republicans Could Abolish the Education Department. How Might That Work?

Trump and his allies want to dismantle the 45-year-old agency. But doing so would be more complicated than they say.

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EdTrust Recommends Ways to Better Support MSIs

As anti-DEI efforts continue and the demand for minority-serving institutions like HBCUs grows, leaders of institutions say they need more federal funding and guidance.

Christian College in Georgia Sues for State Aid Access

A private religious college in Georgia is the latest site of ongoing legal battles over taxpayer funds flowing to parochial...
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The FAFSA Change Behind Colleges’ Pell Progress

Colleges are touting big boosts in Pell recipients this fall, made possible by the new FAFSA’s revised eligibility requirements. Does that mean they have more low-income students?