WASHINGTON – The Trump administration is cutting off new federal research grants to Harvard University, in yet another escalation of the White House's attack on one of the nation's most prestigious ...

The Pell Grant – a need-based higher education grant from the U.S. Department of Education that, unlike a loan, does not need ...

The shutdown is on track to become the longest-lasting government closure in history. The Capitol is seen late Tuesday night, Sept. 26, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) As the ...

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January 8, 2026 - It's time for John Fensterwald's annual predictions for what's in store for education in 2026. The domestic policy law signed by President Donald Trump will have major implications ...

Federal student loans will continue to accrue interest during shutdown. FAFSA opened on Sept. 24 and applications are still being processed. Pell Grants and federal student loans will continue to be ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Farrington writes about higher education and student loans. CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 29: People walk on the ...

A government shutdown on Wednesday could have the potential to disrupt a multitude of federal activities — but people with student loans are expected to continue making their repayments, according to ...

Students are not the only ones who enjoyed a reprieve during the nearly five-year pause on federal student loan payments. Colleges also got a break from a rule that bars them from the federal student ...

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