Do You Still Have to Pay Student Loans if Department of Education is Abolished?
Federal student loan borrowers may wonder whether they must still pay student loans if the Department of Education is abolished.
Judge to consider order to keep DOGE from accessing student loan databases
Attorneys for a group of California students cited an Elon Musk tweet in arguing that Musk's DOGE agency should be blocked from accessing federal student loan records.
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.
Trump wants to dissolve Education Department. Here’s how it could impact student loans
A disruption created by a Trump executive order could delay the process of the Department of Education telling colleges if a student qualifies for financial aid, whether that be a grant or a federal loan, Dominique Baker, a public policy and education professor at the University of Delaware, told McClatchy News in a phone interview.
Students sue over DOGE’s access to Education Department data
Elon Musk’s DOGE reportedly accessed sensitive information provided by tens of millions of Americans who applied for federal student loans.
How Student Loans Will Be Impacted if Department of Education Closes Down
Experts spoke to Newsweek about what students can expect if the Trump administration abolishes the Department of Education.
House Democrats denied entry into Education Department
More than a dozen House Democrats descended on the Education Department on Friday demanding to meet with acting Education Secretary Denise Carter amid President Donald Trump’s impending executive order to dismantle the agency.
Democrats try to enter Department of Education amid outrage over possible DOGE cuts
Democrat lawmakers attempted to enter the Department of Education building in Washington, but were blocked by a security guard who did not detail why he would not let them enter.
At Least 10 Student Loan And Federal Aid Programs Run By The Department Of Education May Be Cut
Republicans are looking to cut or eliminate nearly a dozen student loan and federal aid programs administered by the ...
Lawmakers question Musk's ‘infiltration' into Education Dept. and student loan borrower data
Senators expressed concern that Elon Musk’s DOGE had “infiltrated” the U.S. Department of Education and possibly gained ...
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What Happens to My Student Loans if Trump Gets Rid of the Department of Education?
Clearly, that could have wide-reaching impacts. And one of the areas it could impact is student loans. The Department of Education is tasked with underwriting federal student loans — the ...
Elon Musk And DOGE’s Access To Student Loan Data Raises Concern—Here's What To Know
Student loan borrowers in California allege Musk’s reported access to Education Department data violates federal law.
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As Trump considers ways to dismantle Education Dept., here's what to know about student loans
With the Trump administration looking for ways to close parts or all of the U.S. Department of Education, many of the country’s 42 million federal student loan borrowers are likely feeling on edge.
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Federal student loans, Pell Grants not tied up in funding pause, but will be reviewed
WASHINGTON – Students across the country expressed relief Tuesday after the U.S. Department of Education confirmed direct student loans and Pell Grants won’t be stopped amid a broad federal ...
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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.