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Dec 23 2025EDUCATION

New York's Missed Chance: Why Aren't Students Getting Their Share of College Cash?

New York has a big problem. It's not collecting the right info to make sure students get their fair share of college money. The state has a law that says schools must report how many students fill out the FAFSA form. This form is key to unlocking over $1 billion in federal aid. But the state won't s

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Stopping the Cheats: How New Rules Saved Student Aid Money

The Education Department recently shared some big news. They stopped a huge amount of fraud in student aid. Since the start of the second term, new rules have saved $1 billion. This money was meant for students but was being stolen by criminals. The Education Secretary, Linda McMahon, talked about

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Feb 22 2025EDUCATION

What If the Department of Education Vanishes?

Imagine this: The Department of Education is no more. What does this mean for the 42 million people with federal student loans? First off, they still owe that money. Paying back loans is still a must. But who's in charge now? That's the big question. Let's go back a bit. The Department of Education

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Feb 05 2025EDUCATION

The Department of Education under Attack

The Trump administration hits gas on its goal to break down the US Department of Education. This big move has sparked lots of questions about future federal education programs and the money behind them. It's no secret that Trump wants to shrink the Department of Education. Trump appointed L

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Oct 30 2024EDUCATION

FAFSA's Phased Rollout Still On Schedule

The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid is being tested in stages before its full launch. The U. S. Department of Education says it's on track for the upcoming academic year. So far, some students have been using the 2025-26 FAFSA in beta tests that started in October. It will be available

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Aug 27 2024POLITICS

A Rocky Start for FAFSA: What It Means for College Students and Their Families

The launch of the updated Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) was far from smooth, leaving many college students uncertain about their financial aid for the fall semester. The U.S. Department of Education has admitted to the issues and announced a delayed release for next year's FAFSA.

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Aug 27 2024POLITICS

The Great FAFSA Fumble: How Political Turmoil Threatens Financial Aid and College Diversity

The much-anticipated Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been plagued by problems this year, causing anxiety for students, families, and educational institutions. A series of glitches and delays have forced the Education Department to postpone the FAFSA launch for the 2025-26 academ

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