The U.S. Department of Education rolled out real-time FAFSA processing on May 31, 2026, ending the multi-day wait that ...

Federal student aid programs are changing in response to the Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA), which ...

Students starting college next year will face a dramatically different federal financial aid system than the one their older siblings and parents encountered, experts say, due to changes enacted this ...

Under a new final rule from the U.S. Department of Education, Pell Grants will now be expanded to cover short-term job ...

It’s time to apply for college. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open and marks the beginning of college application season. The process should be streamlined after a couple of ...

Overview: What Is Changing? Financial aid for the 2025–2026 academic year is not affected. Beginning July 1, 2026: The Federal Direct Graduate PLUS (Grad PLUS) Loan will be eliminated for new ...

It’s been about two months since the U.S. Department of Education announced it was reducing its workforce by nearly half. Education Secretary Linda McMahon said that it was to ensure resources are ...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was enacted in July 2025. This legislation includes significant changes in federal student loan programs effective July 1, 2026. The University of Delaware ...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3) was signed into law on July 4, 2025 with provisions going into effect on July 1, 2026. The U.S. Department of Education is currently working to provide guidance ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Adam Minsky is an attorney and writer focusing on student loans. UNITED STATES - MARCH 11: Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., leaves a ...