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Acting Under Secretary Takes Over for Retiring FSA Chief
Where Is Congress?
Broad structural reform, directed by Congress, is what’s needed to fix America’s colleges, Kyle Beltramini writes.
A Better Measure of Financial Health
The Trump administration should change how it evaluates the financial health of higher ed institutions, Ariel Sokol writes.
Is the FAFSA Poised for Another Fiasco?
The federal student aid form had just begun to stabilize after a disastrous launch last winter. Then the Trump administration gutted the agency that manages it.
Education Department Reeling After Layoffs
The Trump administration said its sweeping cuts would eliminate bloat at the department. Staff say the “chaotic” process has stalled essential functions and left remaining employees with unmanageable workloads.
Trump’s Plan to Move Student Loans to SBA Raises Concerns
The administration, which wants to close the Education Department, hasn’t said how it would move the $1.7 trillion portfolio to a new agency. Democrats say doing so would be a “clear violation” of the law.
AFT Sues Trump for Blocking Access to Loan Repayment Plans
Assessing the Damage After the Education Department’s Mass Layoffs
The Trump administration’s deep cuts at the department hit some offices harder than others, but the effects will likely be felt by students, families and institutions across the country.