Backlash and confusion have swirled after the Department of Education under President Donald Trump left nursing and other professions off a list of “professional” degrees in a proposed rule over loans.
President Trump’s new student loan plans offer forgiveness for some borrowers while restricting Public Service Loan Forgiveness for others, prompting lawsuits from 21 states. Critics say the changes create uncertainty and politicize debt relief.
Ohio State President Ted Carter is balancing federal probes, new state laws, and campus pushback, aiming to preserve autonomy while navigating challenges around diversity and free speech.
The Senate confirmed Nicholas Kent as undersecretary of education in a 50-45 vote, despite criticism over his ties to the for-profit college industry.
Supporters cite his policy experience, while critics warn his confirmation could weaken student protections.
Trump has pushed to dismantle the Education Department, but his new spending law gives it major new responsibilities, including expanded Pell Grants and loan repayment plans. The move ironically strengthens the agency he wanted to shut down.
New survey data from the nonprofit American Student Assistance shows that teen interest in college is down while interest in nondegree paths is on the rise. Meanwhile, parents are skeptical of options outside of the traditional college pathway to work.
One aggressive legislative package, which already passed the U.S. House of Representatives, would significantly curb eligibility for Pell Grants and fine schools for leaving students with debt.
More Gen Z college students are ditching smartphones for flip phones or going phone-free. Movements like Reconnect and viral TikToks show how unplugging helps them feel calmer and more connected.
Trump's spending bill, headed to the Senate, would exempt religious colleges from a big tax increase on endowments. But some religious institutions may not qualify, raising First Amendment concerns.
On average, a college graduate earns $32,000 more in a year than a worker with only a high school diploma, according to a new report from Federal Reserve economists.
Spending on youth sports now averages $3,000 annually, with many families hoping for college scholarships or pro careers despite long odds. Rising costs have led to financial strain and lifestyle sacrifices, fueling calls for a shift back to affordable, local recreational sports.
U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) introduced a bill Tuesday to bar college athletes from being classified as employees. The move comes amid ongoing debates in Congress over athlete compensation and employment rights.
Current and former staffers, financial aid officers and previous education secretaries are doubtful the office that helps students pay for college won't be disrupted by mass layoffs and resignations.
'Instead of allowing free-range debate,” lawyers for Speech First told the Supreme Court, “many colleges are more interested in protecting students from ideas that make them uncomfortable.'
