A government shutdown began on Wednesday. Here's what to know about student loans, educational funding and the FAFSA.

College is expensive, but planning smartly can make it manageable. File your FAFSA on time. Apply for every type of aid: ...

Here's how the federal government shutdown, which began at midnight on Oct. 1, will impact the Department of Education and ...

Editor’s note: After this story was published, the White House rescinded a memo that froze federal grants and loans and created widespread confusion this week. Read our developing coverage here. A ...

The U.S. Department of Education plans to furlough about 95% of its non-Federal Student Aid staff in the first week. Student loan payments will still be due, and Pell Grants and Federal Direct Student ...

The White House was looking to pause federal grants and loans as President Donald Trump's administration began an across-the-board ideological review of its spending, but a federal judge temporarily ...

Private lenders have different interest rates, repayment terms and credit requirements than federal loans, so it's important to compare these lender details when loan-shopping. Our top-rated student ...

The U.S. Department of Education has employees working to provide financial aid and process FAFSAs while others remain ...