The Education Department says it’s still weighing whether to sell off more than $1 trillion in federal student loans, but no final decision has been made. Borrower advocates warn privatization could weaken protections like income-driven repayment and loan forgiveness.

The Education Department says it’s still weighing whether to sell off more than $1 trillion in federal student loans, with no final decision yet. Critics warn privatization could weaken key borrower protections like income-driven repayment and forgiveness.

A Goldman Sachs analysis shows unemployment is rising faster for college-educated workers as degree-heavy industries cut jobs. The report says stalled hiring, not AI, is the main cause.