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Critics warn that the new limits set to go into effect on July 1 could hurt the Massachusetts economy and shut out low-income students.

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.

The Department of Government Efficiency, aka DOGE, is a task force Trump has appointed, headed by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. It has some lofty resolutions for its stated goal of cutting wasteful government spending.

Certain federal loan holders must consolidate by April 30 to qualify through Income-Driven Repayment and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

The office will have to manage student loan forgiveness — if that clears Supreme Court challenges — and the resumption of loan payments after a pandemic pause.

With over 40 million people eligible for debt relief, this is the largest operation of its kind in the department’s history.

We help you figure out whether you’re eligible and answer questions about the plan.

Principals are calling, texting and throwing pizza parties in an effort to bring down chronic absenteeism that can affect funding.

The agency said it’s part of bringing a more data-based approach to policymaking.

The Department of Education just extended temporary relief for borrowers with federally held student loans.