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ED Panel to Weigh Sorting of Grad and Professional Programs

Professional programs get access to more federal dollars under a new law, raising the stakes for next week’s policy negotiation.

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2026–27 FAFSA Form Now Available to All

The final version of this year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid was made available to all students Wednesday—eight days...
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Opinion

The Ed Department Hasn’t Even Begun to Fight

Thanks in part to Biden-era regulatory changes, the Trump administration has a powerful set of tools it could use to threaten institutional eligibility for federal student loans, Jonathan Helwink writes.

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Concerns Mount Over Future of McNair Scholars

So far, 18 McNair program grants have been canceled. The Education Department says it will issue awards for the rest of them by the end of the month.

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Education Dept. Subjects Harvard to More Financial Oversight

The heightened cash monitoring status slapped on the university Friday is typically reserved for institutions in serious financial turmoil. This time, experts say, it’s being used as an intimidation tactic.

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Education Dept. Opens Up FAFSA Beta Test to All

All students can now access a beta version of the 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the Department of...
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Trump Administration Delays $660M for College Access Programs

The disruptions in TRIO funding have caused some programs to lay off or furlough staff. The Education Department says it will issue grant awards by Sept. 30.

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GAO Raises Concern About Future FAFSAs

The Education Department is on track to release the 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid by Oct. 1, but...