Department of Education announces new focus on warning students of the risks of federal loans — but critics push back, argue more urgent issues exist

Consumer advocates criticized the department’s new focus on financial literacy, saying more pressing issues exist. In a CNBC ...
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Nursing Shortage Could Worsen, Thanks to Change in Student Loan Programs

The reasoning behind the proposed changes to "professional degree" programs is to put pressure on universities to lower tuition, and "benefit borrowers who will no longer be pushed into insurmountable ...
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Student Loan Forgiveness Is Back As Education Department Resumes Processing

The Department of Education appears to have resumed processing student loan forgiveness for borrowers in income-driven repayment plans, following a brief hiatus due to the government shutdown.

We heard from over 400 student-loan borrowers. Here's what's on their minds, from repayment to relief.

Since December 5, over 400 student-loan borrowers have shared their stories while gearing up for Trump's major repayment ...