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World & Nation
The Biden administration warns U.S. schools and colleges to take immediate action to stop antisemitism and Islamophobia on their campuses.
Nov. 7, 2023
The U.S. Education Department is investigating Harvard University’s policies on legacy admissions, which favor applicants with family ties to alumni.
July 25, 2023
California
The deadline for Cal Grants and other state aid programs will be pushed back from April 2 to May 2 under legislation that takes effect immediately.
March 25, 2024
The federal government has opened civil rights investigations at schools over allegations of antisemitism or Islamophobia.
Nov. 17, 2023
The Department of Education will investigate a Jewish student’s claims that she resigned from student government because of harassment over her pro-Israel views.
July 26, 2022
The U.S. Department of Education launched the official application form Monday for student-loan borrowers for debt relief after a trial run over the weekend.
Oct. 18, 2022
Opinion
Problems with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid have caused a precipitous drop in completed applications in L.A., California and beyond. But help is available.
April 3, 2024
There’s now a workaround for some high school seniors who have been stymied by the chaotic rollout of the newly redesigned federal student aid form.
April 9, 2024
The move will wipe out more than $5.8 billion in debt for more than 300,000 Americans with severe disabilities that leave them unable to earn incomes.
Aug. 19, 2021
A federal judge threw out Biden’s student loan forgiveness program. The Education Department plans to appeal, but the program is on hold in the meantime.
Nov. 22, 2022