Government

Colleges and universities are paying off millions in unpaid balances owed to them by students. But advocates for reducing student loan debt say clearing these arrears puts only a small dent in students' overall debt loads

The bipartisan infrastructure bill extends a temporary program providing subsidies to Pell Grant recipients for high-speed internet service.

While the announcement was generally met with praise, it was accompanied by continued calls for the Biden administration to do more to address the student debt crisis.

Messages are being sent to lawmakers daily, and #DoublePell posts can be found all over social media. But the campaign is just getting started.

Borrowers who file for bankruptcy usually can’t get their student loans discharged in the process. Members of Congress are hoping to pursue reforms to change that.

Author discusses her book on the history of student loans -- and of missed opportunities that left students awash in debt.

Harvard’s Kennedy School plans to combine admissions and financial aid positions and to lay off those who hold the positions today. Some experts are dubious.

Education Department expansion will allow more people to participate in prison education programs while the department prepares for across-the-board Pell Grant access for incarcerated students.