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Trump names Linda McMahon for education secretary

Trump names Linda McMahon for education secretary

Ed Dive Kara Arundel November 19, 2024 The choice of the WWE co-founder and former SBA administrator is another out-of-the-box Cabinet selection for the incoming president. President-elect Donald Trump has named Linda McMahon, who served as administrator of the Small Business Association for two years in his first administration, as his nominee […]

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U.S. Department of Education Announces Official Release of 2025–26 FAFSA Form

U.S. Department of Education Announces Official Release of 2025–26 FAFSA Form

U.S. Department of Education  November 21, 2024 Building on successful beta testing results since Oct. 1, the Department is making the FAFSA form available for all students and families earlier than planned The U.S. Department of Education (Department) today officially released the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), 10 days […]

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A Guaranteed Income Program for Community College Students

A Guaranteed Income Program for Community College Students

Inside Higher Ed Sara Weissman November 21, 2024 The Los Angeles Community College District is experimenting with a new program that gives $1,000 a month to students in health-related fields. Brenda Olazava, 39, didn’t know if she’d be able to stay enrolled at Los Angeles City College this semester. She […]

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Is the FAFSA Ready for Prime Time?

Is the FAFSA Ready for Prime Time?

Inside Higher Ed Liam Knox November 20, 2024 The federal aid form could officially launch this week. Hopes for a smooth financial aid cycle, and the Education Department’s chance at redemption, are on the line. This year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid is now widely available to students and […]

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Trump Picks McMahon as Education Secretary

Trump Picks McMahon as Education Secretary

Inside Higher Ed Jessica Blake, Liam Knox and Katherine Knott November 13, 2024 The former WWE executive has served on the board of Sacred Heart University since 2004 but has few other ties to higher ed. President-elect Donald Trump picked Linda McMahon, a business and wrestling executive and major Republican […]

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Cassidy to Chair Senate HELP Committee, Expected to Prioritize Education

Cassidy to Chair Senate HELP Committee, Expected to Prioritize Education

Inside Higher Ed Jessica Blake November 14, 2024 Dr. Bill Cassidy will now officially lead the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee next year as the Republicans take control of the upper chamber following the election, the Louisiana Republican announced Thursday. The widely expected promotion for the committee’s current ranking member was […]

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