More than 5 million borrowers are in default—a number that could double in months, according to the Trump administration. The government can collect by seizing tax refunds, wages, and Social Security benefits.
During his visit to the University of Alabama, President Trump promised to enforce Title IX to prevent transgender athletes from playing women's sports.
President Trump's budget proposal for higher education emphasizes his mission to return priority back to the states by cutting these programs aimed at helping low-income students.
With study time significantly lower than in past generations, experts argue colleges must reset expectations—encouraging full-time students to treat their education as a 35-hour-per-week commitment.
Only one in four U.S. adults say it's extremely or very important to have a four-year college degree to get a well-paying job, according to a 2024 Pew Research poll.
President Trump's executive orders restructure the accreditation system, bolster the standing of HBCUs, scrutinize foreign donations to higher education research and tackle AI..
College and Jewish leaders are speaking up against the Trump administration's recent efforts to cancel federal funding for higher education institutions.
U.S. colleges are facing uncertainty about international enrollment due to visa cancellations and federal pressure. Schools risk losing funding and the ability to host international students, even though they enrolled a record 1.1 million last year.
