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Department of Education Resumes Federal Student Loan Collections After Four-Year Pause

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Department of Education announced this week that its Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans beginning Monday, May 5, 2025, ending a pause that has been in effect since March 2020. million borrowers owing more than $1.6 million borrowers owing more than $1.6

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ACTION NEEDED: Proposed Rules Student Debt Relief (US Department of Education)

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 34 CFR Part 30 [Docket ID ED–2023–OPE–0123] RIN 1840–AD95 Student Debt Relief Based on Hardship for the William D. DATES: We must receive your comments on or before December 2, 2024. ADDRESSES: Comments must be submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal at Regulations.gov.

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Federal Court Blocks Education Department's Diversity Directive, Marking Victory for Academic Freedom Advocates

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Department of Education's controversial February "Dear Colleague" letter that critics had denounced as an unprecedented attempt to restrict DEI initiatives nationwide. According to court documents, some educators reported feeling targeted by what they characterized as a "witch hunt" that put their jobs and teaching credentials at risk.

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Scathing GAO reports blame Education Department leaders for FAFSA mess

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A monthslong investigation found the department failed to properly oversee vendors and communicate with colleges and students.

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Student group sues Education Department over DOGE access to sensitive data

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The University of California Student Association alleges that the “scale of intrusion into individuals’ privacy is enormous and unprecedented.”

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Education Department reopens IDR student loan plan applications

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The American Federation of Teachers sued the agency this month for blocking access to the congressionally mandated repayment options.

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Education Department plans to propose regulatory changes to student aid programs

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The agency said it is seeking public feedback, including for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and two income-driven repayment plans.