We are now 20 days into the federal government shutdown, with the Senate returning to work Monday. Neither side appears to show any sign of movement off their demands. This is expected to soon start ...

The U.S. Department of Education is working with a skeleton staff during the government shutdown, but the agency does have a contingency plan in place and most core operations will continue, officials ...

Since President Donald Trump took office this year, he has made the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education a priority — a scenario that will only continue under the government shutdown that ...

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 25: U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol Building on September 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. Jeffries spoke ...

It’s time to apply for college. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open and marks the beginning of college application season. The process should be streamlined after a couple of ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education moved aggressively in December to overhaul how students pay for college, evaluate its value, and protect federal aid from abuse, unveiling a series ...

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 ...

Federal student loans will continue to accrue interest during shutdown. FAFSA opened on Sept. 24 and applications are still being processed. Pell Grants and federal student loans will continue to be ...