Defaulting on some student loans gets more costly
A Trump administration change will allow a hefty 16 percent surcharge to be added to an unpaid balance
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This key college aid process just got more onerous
The Education Dept. and IRS have shut down a tool that can download your tax return info into the FAFSA financial aid form
Trump team reverses Obama policies on transgender bathrooms
It will now be up to states and school districts to interpret whether federal sex discrimination law applies to gender identity
Transgender bathrooms: Trump administration to issue new guidance
The White House will update the guidance issued by the Department of Justice and the Department of Education under the Obama administration
Why Betsy DeVos is Trump's most contentious Cabinet nominee
Her confirmation vote may result in a 50-50 tie, which would be the first for a presidential nominee
Will Trump shut down any federal agencies?
Trump said earlier this year he'd cut the department of education and the Environmental Protection Agency
Why college may help you live longer
An intriguing new study finds higher education can create a longevity bonus, but don't get overburdened by debt
Feds investigating Sandusky fine Penn State record $2.4M
The U.S. Department of Education says the school didn’t warn students and employees of the forthcoming charges against Sandusky, who was convicted of 45 counts of child sexual abuse
Trump vs. Clinton on higher ed: A clear winner emerges
While neither candidate comes close to solving the problem, one would do more to help reduce college students' debt
Why college debt should be a prime campaign issue
The entire federal student loan system is broken, with dire consequences for millions of Americans -- and the economy
Where Trump stands on education
Republican nominee Donald Trump champions "school choice" and denounces federal government involvement in schools
Student debt "relief" companies still a plague
They continue to exploit unwise borrowers by charging for services that are available for free from the government
U.S. tests expanded college aid for low-income students
A $5 million pilot program will cover previously ineligible courses offered jointly by colleges and businesses
Donald Trump's college plan needs to go back to school
His approach to lowering college costs rests on reprivatizing the student loan industry, but that's not nearly enough
White House advises schools on transgender bathroom access
Public schools must permit transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with their gender identity, Obama administration says
Feds claim false advertising by DeVry University
For-profit educator accused of making misleading claims about jobs and income for graduates, but vows to defend itself
President Obama signs sweeping overhaul to No Child Left Behind
The president called the bill "a Christmas miracle," which revises the 2001 No Child Left Behind law
Education reform bill clears Senate, heads to Obama's desk
The rewrite of the 2002 No Child Left Behind law now awaits the president's signature
School district violated transgender student's rights, U.S. officials say
Department of Education said suburban Chicago school district is violating rights of a transgender student by refusing to allow her use of a girls' locker room
A small financial victory for college students
With newly issued rules, the federal government cracks down on a banking practice that can hurt student borrowers
Obama announces new Education Department head
Outgoing Education Secretary Arne Duncan announced Friday he was stepping down
Education Secretary Arne Duncan to step down
Duncan is one of the last remaining original members of President Obama's cabinet
What colleges does the White House like best?
Obama administration unveils new "College Scorecard" to help students decide what universities best fit their needs
Prisoners may soon be eligible for financial aid to take courses behind bars
College financial aid for prisoners would come in the form of Pell grants, which are for low-income people and do not have to be repaid
Senate passes No Child Left Behind replacement
The bill needs to be reconciled with the House version, which changes the way federal dollars are doled out
ICE officer relieved of duties after videos show him shoving woman to ground
An ICE officer who was captured on video pushing a woman to the ground outside an immigration court in New York City has been relieved of his duties.
Sinclair says it will bring back "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on its stations
Sinclair said it will return "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to the air on its stations Friday after it had preempted the show.
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted on 2 counts
President Trump's Justice Department has brought criminal charges against James Comey, indicting him on two counts, though a federal grand jury rejected one count.
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NYC mass shooting gunman had CTE, medical examiner finds
The gunman in the deadly Midtown Manhattan shooting, Shane Tamura, wrote about the brain disease CTE in a note obtained by investigators.
Israel's Netanyahu addresses U.N. as some delegates walk out
As Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began speaking at the U.N. General Assembly in New York, dozens of people walked out of the room in protest.
Assata Shakur dies in Cuba after decades on the run
Assata Shakur, also known as Joanne Chesimard, was convicted of murdering a state trooper in 1973 and escaped prison in 1979.
Coast Guard releases image of alleged drug boat on fire after seizures
The Coast Guard says it seized nearly 30,000 pounds of cocaine from alleged drug boats in recent weeks.
Survivor of flesh-eating bacteria says she has "more appreciation" for life
As flesh-eating bacteria cases rise across the U.S., an Alabama woman is sharing her story of surviving Vibrio and the year-long recovery ahead.
House Judiciary Democrats launch probe of Virginia U.S. attorney's ouster
Former U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert resigned a week ago. On Thursday, former FBI Director James Comey was indicted.