President Trump's new student loan plans offer forgiveness for some borrowers while restricting Public Service Loan Forgiveness for others, prompting lawsuits from 21 states. Critics say the changes create uncertainty and politicize debt relief.

Ohio State President Ted Carter is balancing federal probes, new state laws, and campus pushback, aiming to preserve autonomy while navigating challenges around diversity and free speech.

Applications for millions of dollars in federal childcare funding are delayed, threatening the education of college students with young kids.

The Senate confirmed Nicholas Kent as undersecretary of education in a 50-45 vote, despite criticism over his ties to the for-profit college industry. Supporters cite his policy experience, while critics warn his confirmation could weaken student protections.

Trump has pushed to dismantle the Education Department, but his new spending law gives it major new responsibilities, including expanded Pell Grants and loan repayment plans. The move ironically strengthens the agency he wanted to shut down.

New survey data from the nonprofit American Student Assistance shows that teen interest in college is down while interest in nondegree paths is on the rise. Meanwhile, parents are skeptical of options outside of the traditional college pathway to work.

One aggressive legislative package, which already passed the U.S. House of Representatives, would significantly curb eligibility for Pell Grants and fine schools for leaving students with debt.

More Gen Z college students are ditching smartphones for flip phones or going phone-free. Movements like Reconnect and viral TikToks show how unplugging helps them feel calmer and more connected.