iblnews.org November 21, 2024 Linda McMahon, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for education secretary, will work on “sending Education back to the states” while reducing or eliminating the federal Department of Education. This was one of Trump’s key education campaign pledges. With a slimmer educational résumé than typical of candidates […]
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 […]
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 […]
Inside Higher Ed Jessica Blake November 21, 2024 Linda McMahon has said little about her views on education, worrying some. But other experts are confident she’s the right woman for the job. When President-elect Donald Trump wanted to find his next education secretary, he turned not to state officials with […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
University Business Alcino Donadel November 13, 2024 Issues related to last year’s FAFSA have significantly affected private colleges and universities’ incoming class enrollment, revenue and relationship with the Department of Education, according to a fall survey from the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. Of the 251 member institutions surveyed, 82% said FAFSA’s […]
Inside Higher Ed Liam Knox November 14, 2024 Whatever happens to the Education Department, Trump’s second term could have major implications for federal financial aid—and the students who rely on it. For all the political oxygen that higher education consumed during Donald Trump’s four years out of office, the once […]
Ed Source Michael Burke November 13, 2024 The colleges have lost more than $7.5 million this year to sophisticated online scammers Since the Covid-19 pandemic, California’s community colleges have been plagued by scammers who pose as students and enroll to steal financial aid — and now it’s getting even worse. […]