President Donald Trump has reportedly set his sights on eliminating the U.S. Department of Education, a long-time Republican goal and promise from his campaign. The proposed plan, though, gives rise to a host of unanswered questions—not least of which is what happens to the 42-plus million Americans with federal student loan debt.

Changes are coming to student loans, an issue that has affected many Americans in recent years. The solutions have brought some control, but the reality is that with constant chang

The Trump administration has promised to eliminate the Department of Education, shifting more responsibility back to the states. States already have significant control over education — particularly when it comes to setting standards and deciding on curriculum,

President Trump could order the U.S. Department of Education to shut down. Jill Schlesinger has tips for student loan borrowers if that happens.