Department of Education, student loans

What will dismantling the Education Department mean for your student loans?
The Trump administration is gearing up for large changes to the Department of Education, which oversees a $1.6 trillion portfolio of student loans.
What dismantling the Department of Education could mean for colleges, student loans and college access
Efforts by the Trump administration to dismantle the Education Department are underway. Here's what it could mean for students.
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.
Can Trump Rescind Student Loan Forgiveness From Former Student Loan Borrowers?
Borrowers who have already received forgiveness may be on edge asking if the Trump administration will claw back forgiven student loans and force borrowers to repay debt.
Trump wants to abolish the Department of Education: What that could mean for student loan borrowers
President Donald Trump has reportedly set his sights on eliminating the U.S. Department of Education, a long-time Republican goal and promise from his campaign. The proposed plan, though, gives rise to a host of unanswered questions—not least of which is what happens to the 42-plus million Americans with federal student loan debt.
No, your student loans won’t be forgiven if DOGE illegally accessed your data
No, you won't get your student loans forgiven if DOGE violated FERPA, even though TikTok videos claim otherwise.
With Education Department under threat, what student loan borrowers can do
By Eliza Haverstock, NerdWallet President Donald Trump has vowed to dismantle the U.S. Education Department, which oversees federal student financial aid. There are reports that members of Elon Musk’s Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) team have accessed financial aid data containing the personal information of millions of students enrolled in the federal student aid program.
Student Loan Payments Could Soar By $200 A Month, On Average
An overhaul of the federal student loan system proposed by House Republicans could push monthly student loan payments up by ...
Student Loan Update: Linda McMahon Reveals Details of Trump Admin's Plan
McMahon said that while the administration aims to restructure the Department of Education, key programs will continue to ...
What Thursday's Confirmation Hearing Tells Us About the Future of Student Loans
President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the United States Department of Education, Linda McMahon, spoke to senators Thursday ...
Georgia reps. file bill to forgive veterinarians’ student loans, up to $90,000
Veterinarians living and working in Georgia could be eligible for some student loan relief if a new bill filed in the state ...
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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.
To pay for Trump's tax cuts, House Republicans could raise student loan bills for millions of borrowers
The average borrower's monthly bill could swell to $288 from $95, according to an early estimate by the Institute for College ...
Private Student Loan Rates: February 11, 2025—Loan Rates Start To Increase
The average interest rate on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans inched up last week. For many borrowers, that means ...
Can a parent's student loan be cancelled? Here are the requirements
Parent PLUS loans can be a lifeline for families covering college costs, but they also come with a hefty responsibility. With ...