Department Of Education, Trump and Student Loan

At Least 10 Student Loan And Federal Aid Programs Run By The Department Of Education May Be Cut
Republicans are looking to cut or eliminate nearly a dozen student loan and federal aid programs administered by the Department of Education. Here are the details.
What Will Happen to Your Student Loans if Trump Closes the Department of Education?
The Trump administration has promised to eliminate the Department of Education, shifting more responsibility back to the states. States already have significant control over education — particularly when it comes to setting standards and deciding on curriculum, but eliminating the department would have major repercussions for college students.
Trump wants to abolish the Department of Education: What that could mean for student loan borrowers
While actually shuttering the department would require an act of Congress, the president's promises and recent actions in office—including signing a flurry of legally dubious Executive Orders—have left borrowers confused and worried.
Did Trump Just Suspend Student Loan Forgiveness And Federal Student Aid?
The Trump administration released a sweeping memo on Monday, suspending broad swaths of federal spending. Will student loan forgiveness and federal aid be impacted?
What student loan borrowers should do if Department of Education shuts down
President Trump could order the U.S. Department of Education to shut down. Jill Schlesinger has tips for student loan borrowers if that happens.
Linda McMahon Wants to Keep Student Loan Forgiveness Program—Who's Impacted
During Linda McMahon's confirmation hearing for education secretary, she said she will uphold the loan program.
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Federal student loans, Pell Grants not tied up in funding pause, but will be reviewed
WASHINGTON – Students across the country expressed relief Tuesday after the U.S. Department of Education confirmed direct student loans and Pell Grants won’t be stopped amid a broad federal ...
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Federal vs. private student loans: What's the difference?
The U.S. Department of Education announced federal student loan rates for the 2024 to 2025 academic year, and they're the highest they've been in over a decade. Interest on direct subsidized ...
5 signs you might want to consolidate your student loans, according to a financial planner
Public and private student loans are consolidated differently. A financial planner says to keep these tips in mind.
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The End of SAVE: Expect This Student Loan Plan to Disappear in 2025
If you're enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education income-driven repayment plan, experts say to prepare for changes.
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How to consolidate student loans & why you might want to
Federal student loans can be consolidated — that is, combined into a single loan — through the U.S. Department of Education’s Direct Consolidation Loan program. Though this can mean ...
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Current Student Loan Interest Rates 2025: What You Need to Know
US Department of Education If you take out a federal student loan, it will likely be either a Direct Subsidized or a Direct Unsubsidized loan. The main difference between the two is that ...
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No, You Won't Have to Repay Your Forgiven Student Loans -- Unless You Fall Into This Category
If you've already received forgiveness, you're likely in the clear. But current borrowers may be running out of time.
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How Trump can permanently fix the student loan program
The federal government uses taxpayers’ money to make loans, so there’s no direct financial incentive ... Ideally, Congress would act to fix the student loan program and hold universities ...
Linda McMahon may be asked to dismantle the Department of Education. Here's what it does
If Linda McMahon is confirmed as education secretary, President Donald Trump has said he wants her to “put herself out of a ...