Teachers union reaches 'landmark settlement' in student loan forgiveness lawsuit
The settlement reached in the Weingarten v. Devos lawsuit will hold the Education Department responsible for changes to the PSLF program. It also discharged nearly $400,000 worth of student loans for the 8 plaintiffs involved.
Ilhan Omar, AOC, other progressive lawmakers press Biden to release student loan forgiveness memo
Progressive Democrats are urging the Department of Education to release a memo about the president's authority to enact a widespread federal student loan discharge.
Education Department extends Navient's federal loan servicing contract through 2023
The Department of Education extended its contract with student loan servicer Navient, according to data obtained on a federal procurement website. Here's what that means for borrowers.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness just got easier for 550,000 borrowers: Who qualifies and how to apply
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is going through a major overhaul, making it easier for applicants to reach 120 qualifying payments. Here's who qualifies for PSLF relief and how you can apply.
FTC puts for-profit colleges 'on notice' for false promises over job prospects
The Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on for-profit education, citing deceptive practices.
Biggest Teachers Union Urges TikTok, Facebook, Other Big Tech to Stop Spread of Viral Challenges
The nation’s largest teachers union is urging TikTok, Facebook Inc., Instagram and Twitter Inc. to take steps to halt the dissemination and spread of dangerous viral challenges and misinformation that it says pose a threat to educators and students.
Proposed California ballot measure could spark court challenges to teacher protections
Education reform advocates have proposed a ballot initiative in California that could allow them to use the courts to challenge teacher-tenure laws and other policies they believe are harming public school students.
Flush with COVID-19 aid, schools steer funding to sports
One Wisconsin school district built a new football field. In Iowa, a high school weight room is getting a renovation. Another in Kentucky is replacing two outdoor tracks — all of this funded by the billions of dollars in federal pandemic relief Congress sent to schools this year.
Senate confirms new CFPB director who believes government 'must do more to cancel student debt'
New CFPB director Rohit Chopra has spoken extensively about his stance on student loan forgiveness and higher education reform. Here's how your student loans may be impacted by his confirmation.
Black colleges’ funding hopes dim amid federal budget battle
Optimism for transformational funding for the nation’s historically Black colleges was running high after the Biden administration included $45 billion for the schools in its massive multitrillion-dollar spending plan.
Larry Kudlow: If parents don't object to woke education, who will?
'Kudlow' host Larry Kudlow criticizes the administration for taking action against concerned parents and the contents of their child's education.
Study finds the top 5 bachelor's degrees that pay off — and 5 that don't
A new study examined the college degrees that have the most potential for paying off — and which ones leave students saddled with unmanageable student loan debt.
Bill de Blasio’s COVID vaccine mandate hurting NYC’s underage partying scene
One of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s vaccine mandates has taken its toll on an unintended victim — the social life of underage city partiers.
Average private student loan interest rates remain low, data shows: How you can lock in a good rate
Private student loan rates are different from federal student loan rates because they can vary depending on a number of factors. See how you can qualify for the lowest fixed and variable rates on a private loan in this analysis.
Education secretary: 'All hands on deck' to address school staffing shortages
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona expressed a sense of urgency regarding the need to meet school staffing shortages as children return to in-person classroom learning.
Navient wants to exit the federal student loan program, impacting 6M borrowers
Navient wants to transfer its federal student loan servicing contract to a new company. Here's what to do if you're one of the 6 million borrowers impacted by this decision.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness program called ‘broken’ & ‘confusing’ after Biden admin. asks for feedback
98% of PSLF applications are rejected, typically because of an issue with the qualifying repayment plan. The Department of Education has given borrowers the chance to submit feedback about the federal student loan program — here's what they're saying.
Charter school enrollment skyrockets amid restrictive COVID-19 rules
Charter school enrollment rose over 7 percent since 2019, signaling an exodus from public schools amid restrictive coronavirus rules.
Student loan company used deceptive practices, CFPB says: Tips for choosing a reputable lender
The CFPB issued a consent order for college financing company Better Future Forward after ruling that its ISA program was a form of consumer credit and must adhere to federal financial laws. Keep reading to learn how to find a legitimate student loan lender amid the CFPB's latest enforcement action.
MBA applications at some of the country’s best schools fell this year
Some of the best known M.B.A. programs in the U.S. registered precipitous drops or sluggish interest from prospective candidates this year, following a 2020 admissions cycle in which applications soared.



















