If a new bill passes Congress, it will adjust interest rates on existing federal student loans down to 2 percent.

The Department of Education has claimed immunity from a lawsuit taken by students trying to stop massive federal cuts. The ...

The Department of Education oversees federal student loans held by nearly 43 million people, or one in six American adults.

As part of the federal government's plan to gut the Department of Education, the agency cut half of its workforce, which could impact how it administers its student loan programs.

Trump said "special needs" education and nutrition programs will be handled by HHS and the Small Business Administration will ...

President Trump's executive order on Thursday starting the process of dismantling the Department of Education could throw federal student loan programs into disarray and lead to frustration for ...

The U.S. Education Department on Wednesday reopened online applications for income-driven repayment plans for student loan borrowers.

We've set out to answer other questions you might have about the Education Department, and what its downsizing might mean for your student loans, your child's IEP and campus programs. While Trump has ...

President Donald Trump's second term has reignited uncertainty around federal student loan policies -- and for millions of borrowers, that includes how loans could affect their taxes. Find Out: ...

Sen. Warren urges Education Secretary Linda McMahon to reinstate Department of Education employees who were critical to the nation’s federal student aid process.

Prior to the department's creation, federal student loans were administered through the Guaranteed Student Loan Program, established in 1965 under the Higher Education Act. This program involved ...