Education

Key Points The Department of Education is cutting roughly 50% of its staff, with roughly 325 employees in Federal Student Aid. All offices will be closed for 48 hours, with…

Key Points President Trump may announce an executive order this week to begin the process of dismantling the Department of Education. While eliminating the department requires congressional approval, the administration…

Key Points The Department of Education removed the PDF version of the Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) Request form from StudentAid.gov on February 25, 2025. This follows a court ruling that blocked…

Republican House leaders have proposed a “menu” of areas to reduce federal spending. Proposals target student loan forgiveness programs, income-driven repayment plans, and institutional accountability. Changes could save billions but…