The Education Department submitted an update on its processing for student loan income driven repayment (IDR) plan applications in a court filing on Monday as the Trump administration takes criticism on its pace. Education Secretary Linda McMahon said that ...

The Education Department recently wrapped up talks over how to change the student loan system. Here’s what borrowers should know about what’s ahead.

The US Department of Education has halted the cancellation of student loans in Income-Based Repayment plans, prompting concern among borrowers that their loans will not be forgiven anytime soon. The department posted a notice of the pause in an FAQ on its ...

A key office in the Department of Education responsible for fielding grievances about student loans has a backlog of more than 27,000 complaints after losing nearly two-thirds of its staff. The department revealed the pileup in a July 21 letter to Sen.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is live for the 2026-27 school year, even as the government shutdown continues. Prospective and current college students are encouraged to submit their FAFSA as soon as possible to qualify for all available aid ...

The U.S. Department of Education has issued an update on its progress in processing student loan income-driven repayment plan applications. This update was submitted in response to a lawsuit from the American Federation for Teachers, which claims the ...