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Chantal and Travis Libsack wanted to buy their dream home. But when their different visions collided, their hunt for a home became a power struggle.

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Since the Trump administration ordered layoffs of nearly half the staff of the Department of Education, colleges and students have reported slow response times for financial aid related questions.

Colleges and students find it harder to get financial aid information after Department of Education cuts

Educationby Stephanie Hughes

According to a new survey, nearly a third of colleges have dealt with delays in getting FAFSA information, which is key to providing students with answers about the cost of college attendance.

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