Alia Wong

The Education Department clarified that it will focus on five groups, including those whose balances now exceed the amount they originally borrowed.

Without the aid, early-childhood education providers are struggling to contain expenses and retain workers. Many centers could close.

The Debt Collective cleared nearly $10 million in outstanding debt owed to the historically Black men’s liberal arts college.

Instead, narrow changes to fix flaws in the student loan system and forgive some borrowers’ debt are far more likely.

Years after the pandemic hit, chronic absenteeism persists at high levels. The absences take a toll on all students, not just the ones missing.

The administration’s actions come as student loan payments return for millions of borrowers after a more than three-year hiatus during the pandemic.

The ‘gainful employment’ rule, rescinded under Trump, targets for-profit and certificate programs whose graduates leave with low-paying jobs and high debt.

The school transportation woes don’t just cause a headache for parents, they also have a direct impact on student achievement.

New White House resources stress colleges can practice holistic admissions, in which students are evaluated on a case-by-case basis as individuals.

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has agreed to an injunction sought by Texas schools barring the administration from borrower defense efforts.