A look ahead at the federal policies taking effect in 2026 that will shape how students and families pay for college.

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 ...

The House Education and the Workforce Committee advanced a new proposal this week that, if enacted, could drastically reshape how Americans pay for college, with reforms to federal student loans and ...

As President Donald Trump moves to downsize and eventually dismantle the Department of Education, an expert in contact with White House stakeholders assured that the department’s programs, including ...

・House Republicans passed a budget bill that would eliminate subsidized and Grad PLUS loans and extend loan repayment terms to as long as 30 years. ・The proposal would reduce Pell Grant access for ...

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 ...

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Long Island college officials and policy analysts are raising concerns over proposed cuts to higher education in President Donald Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill," which could impact Pell Grants, ...

As your child prepares to say goodbye to high school and hello to college, you probably have a lot on your mind — including ...

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