Education Department, Trump and Student Loan

Will Student Loans Be Cancelled If Trump Shuts Down Education Department?
Could borrowers see their debts wiped out if the DOE ceases to exist, or would they simply find themselves under new management?
What will dismantling the Education Department mean for your student loans?
The Trump administration is gearing up for large changes to the Department of Education, which oversees a $1.6 trillion portfolio of student loans.
2 Democratic senators lay out 3 things on the line for student-loan borrowers ahead of Trump's Education Department pick facing Congress
Trump's education secretary pick, Linda McMahon, has an upcoming confirmation hearing. Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim outlined what they'll ask.
Trump wants to abolish the Department of Education: What that could mean for student loan borrowers
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.
Do You Still Have to Pay Student Loans if Department of Education is Abolished?
Federal student loan borrowers may wonder whether they must still pay student loans if the Department of Education is abolished.
With Education Department Under Threat, What Student Loan Borrowers Can Do
President Donald Trump has vowed to dismantle the U.S. Education Department, which oversees federal student financial aid. There are reports that members of Elon Musk’s Department of Governmental Effi
Student Loan Payments Could Soar By $200 A Month, On Average
An overhaul of the federal student loan system proposed by House Republicans could push monthly student loan payments up by ...
To pay for Trump's tax cuts, House Republicans could raise student loan bills for millions of borrowers
The average borrower's monthly bill could swell to $288 from $95, according to an early estimate by the Institute for College ...
Georgia reps. file bill to forgive veterinarians’ student loans, up to $90,000
Veterinarians living and working in Georgia could be eligible for some student loan relief if a new bill filed in the state ...
What Thursday's Confirmation Hearing Tells Us About the Future of Student Loans
President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the United States Department of Education, Linda McMahon, spoke to senators Thursday ...
Student Loan Update: Linda McMahon Reveals Details of Trump Admin's Plan
McMahon said that while the administration aims to restructure the Department of Education, key programs will continue to ...
What increases your total student loan balance in 2025? Here's why your debt can grow
Many borrowers assume that once they take out a student loan, their balance will only decrease as they make payments. However ...
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Student debt has a chilling effect on employees' retirement planning
A new study highlights how debt-saddled public and private workers are forced to focus on shorter-term investments and immediate financial concerns.
Americans Owe More in Student Loans Than Before Biden Huge Debt Forgiveness
Despite record levels of student loan forgiveness, student debt totals are higher today than when President Biden took office ...