While President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” has drawn noisy debate over taxes and immigration, its most transformative, and potentially divisive, legacy may unfold far from the public gaze: Inside America’s classrooms. Formally known as the American Prosperity and Freedom Act, the bill runs 940 pages deep. Nestled in its dense legal language is a…
Linda McMahon, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Education (NYT Photo) Linda McMahon, Trump’s nominee for Education Secretary, recently testified before the Senate, facing tough questions about the administration’s plans to dismantle the Department of Education (DOE). McMahon, a former WWE executive and political donor, stated that she would work with Congress…
President Joe Biden has faced a multitude of challenges while trying to implement his student loan forgiveness plans, throughout his term. The promise of broad student debt relief, particularly his proposed $20,000 forgiveness for millions of borrowers, was stymied by numerous roadblocks, most notably the Supreme Court’s rejection of the plan. However, despite these setbacks,…
PAYE vs ICR: Pursuing higher education in the United States is often a financial challenge due to the high cost of tuition and associated fees. For many students, taking out federal student loans is the only feasible way to fund their education. However, once they graduate, the challenge of repaying these loans begins, often leading…
People walk past the John Harvard statue in Harvard University , Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo) Plans Scrapped: Biden administration cancels two major initiatives: The year 2024 has been tumultuous for US student loan borrowers in the, marked by notable shifts and lingering uncertainties. From the end of the long-standing payment pause to rising interest rates,…