The Federal Student Aid office plans to hire 334 full-time employees by 2027, despite staffing cuts last year and efforts to send the department's work to other agencies.

The DOJ has filed similar lawsuits against other states—some of which have ended in favorable outcomes for the Trump administration—like in Texas, Kentucky and Oklahoma.

The Trump administration is preparing to restart collections on defaulted federal student loans this summer by moving some borrowers into a Treasury-run program. The shift would be an early step in transferring the student loan portfolio out of the Education Department.

The administration's moves to tighten voting rules could dampen student participation in a midterm election where control of Congress may be decided by small margins.

Critics say issues with accessing federal career and technical education funding could preview bigger problems when the Trump administration starts to outsource more of the Education Department's responsibilities to other agencies.

University leaders want schools to disclose required textbooks, materials and readings for most courses. Supporters say the change promotes transparency and accountability, while some faculty worry it could invite political pressure or harassment.

The proposed rule would allow foreign students and exchange visitors to stay for the duration of their program, not to exceed a four-year period.

President Trump's Justice Department has launched legal challenges against laws in Texas, Kentucky and Minnesota that allow undocumented students to pay the tuition rate reserved for state residents. That price can often be half of what out-of-state students are responsible for.