A look ahead at the federal policies taking effect in 2026 that will shape how students and families pay for college.

Learn how federal grants-in-aid provide crucial funding to state, local, private, and institutional projects with no repayment needed but specific spending guidelines.

The Trump administration's recent decision to eliminate over 1,300 jobs in the U.S. Department of Education has sparked widespread concern among educators, students, and policymakers. The move, part ...

July 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's new tax and spending measures, which he signed into law on Friday, will hit some students in their pocketbooks when it comes to federal financial aid.

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued new terms and conditions for all FY 2025 federal financial assistance, including grants from FEMA. These apply to all recipients and subrecipients ...

CreditNinja reports on emergency hardship financial aid, offering quick relief for unexpected crises via government programs ...

President Donald Trump's social media announcement promising federal aid for southeast Wisconsin is bringing hope to flood victims who have been waiting months for financial assistance. Trump posted ...

The Trump administration has turned toward federal financial aid as a new pressure point for Harvard — but recent threats have yet to present a significant risk to Harvard’s financial footing or ...

A second federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempts to freeze federal funding, writing in his opinion that the plan would have “catastrophic consequences” on the country. Judge John ...

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Education slashed its workforce in half on Tuesday, laying off roughly 1,300 workers and leaving the agency hamstrung to fulfill responsibilities it's required by ...