Trump's education secretary may be asked to dismantle the Education Department. Here's what it does
If Linda McMahon is confirmed as education secretary, President Donald Trump has said he wants the former wrestling executive ...
Linda McMahon faces Senate test amid education department closure plans
Linda McMahon faces an unusual test on Thursday as she seeks Senate approval to lead an agency the president wants her to ...
Trump's pick for education chief says Congress needed to shut down department
A plan being considered by the White House would direct the education secretary to dismantle the department as much as ...
Americans hold $1.6 trillion in student debt, but dismantling Dept. of Ed won't erase it
Forty-two million Americans have a student loan. Altogether, that amounts to $1.6 trillion in student loan debt. The U.S. Department of Education oversees those loans. So, what happens if the ...
What Will Happen to Your Student Loans if Trump Closes the Department of Education?
The Trump administration has promised to eliminate the Department of Education, shifting more responsibility back to the ...
With Education Department under threat, what student loan borrowers can do
By Eliza Haverstock, NerdWallet President Donald Trump has vowed to dismantle the U.S. Education Department, which oversees federal student financial aid. There are reports that members of Elon Musk’s ...
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What You Need to Know as Linda McMahon Goes Before Congress
President Trump’s nominee for education secretary will face a barrage of questions about potential plans to shutter the Education Department.
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Understanding the Department of Education’s Role in Higher Education
As efforts to eliminate the Department of Education mount, here are the biggest roles the organization plays in students' lives as they navigate college.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Did Elon Musk's DOGE Violate FERPA?
Some student loan borrowers claimed on social media that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has violated ...
U.S. Student Loan Debt Hits $2.19 Trillion—Here's Why Experts Say Borrowers Shouldn't Panic Yet
The United States continues to grapple with the consequences of student loan debt through the beginning of 2025. According to ...
Judge to consider order to keep DODE from accessing student loan databases
A federal judge will hear arguments on efforts by a group of California public university students to block DOGE from accessing sensitive federal student loan records.
Student Loan Borrowers, Do These 7 Things As The Department Of Education Faces Uncertain Future
The Trump administration appears poised to take significant actions that could undermine the Department of Education. Here's ...