Matthew Arrojas

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Advocates anticipate that Congress could soon cut grants providing childcare to some college students with dependent children. Credit: BRYAN DOZIER / AFP / Getty ImagesCCAMPIS grants allow colleges and universities to provide childcare for parenting students. Studies show that these grants often lead to higher graduation rates. Advocates anticipate cuts to the CCAMPIS program shortly. Experts warn about the potential downstream effects of cutting this program.

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The suit alleges that the Department of Education will soon fail to fulfill its duty of providing accurate data to prospective college students. Credit: Kayla Bartkowski / Getty Images NewsThe Department of Education has recently cut many employees at the Institute of Education Sciences. IES oversees many systems that provide tuition and outcome data to prospective college students. Student success advocates worry staff cuts will inhibit the agency’s ability to provide transparency.

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Updated on April 8, 2025The Affordable Loans for Students Act would cap student loan interest rates at 2% and automatically apply this new interest rate to existing loans. Credit: Bill Clark / CQ-Roll Call, Inc / Getty ImagesTwo Republicans and a Democrat introduced the Affordable Loans for Students Act. If passed, it would slash the existing fixed interest rates for student loans. Federal student loans currently have an interest rate of at least 6.5%.

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Updated on April 8, 2025The Department of Education will have wide latitude to rewrite federal student loan forgiveness programs. Credit: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / AFP / Getty ImagesTwo income-driven repayment plans will be put under the microscope in the coming months. Additionally, President Trump’s administration plans to amend a loan forgiveness program for public servants. Negotiated rulemaking has historically allowed presidential administrations to make sweeping changes to departmental programs.

2 weeks ago | bestcolleges.com | Matthew Arrojas |Alex Pasquariello

Updated on April 4, 2025Severe staff cuts at the Office for Civil Rights may limit college students’ ability to receive necessary accommodations, according to experts. Credit: MANDEL NGAN / AFP / Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump’s administration has slashed staffing across the Department of Education.