How should families navigate student loans and tuition these days? Parents planning to send their kids to college may have many new questions. With market upheaval and big cuts at the Department of Education, how should families navigate student loans and tuition savings? A Martínez
Trump officials halt $1 billion in funding for Cornell, $790 million for Northwestern More than $1 billion in funding for Cornell University and around $790 million for Northwestern University have been frozen over alleged civil rights violations at both schools, the White House says. The Associated Press
USAID enabled 208 Afghan women to defy the Taliban ban on college -- until now A USAID grant enabled them to either study online or enroll in college in another country. Now the grant has been terminated. Ruchi Kumar
¡Bienvenidos! Some colleges are targeting a long-neglected group: Hispanic students Colleges are recognizing the importance of this growing pool of potential students. Jon Marcus
Washington schools grapple with conflicting policy on trans sports Transgender student athletes, and the schools they play for in Washington, are facing some new uncertainty, as they face conflicting guidance from state and federal officials. Sami West
College presidents say threats to cut federal funding making leadership difficult University leaders are under pressure to comply with federal executive orders and policy changes or risk losing federal funding. Some college presidents say that makes their jobs more challenging. Elissa Nadworny
Education Dept. warns schools: Eliminate DEI programs or lose funding The department sent a letter to state leaders threatening the loss of funds for K-12 schools that don't follow its interpretation of civil rights laws. Jonaki Mehta
How the Education Department helps students with disabilities get an education Special education laws and the U.S. Department of Education have evolved together over nearly five decades. Now, the Trump administration seems to want to separate the two. Jonaki Mehta
Parents sue Bucknell alleging hazing led to freshman football player's death Freshman Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr., died after his first practice at the university. His parents are suing the school, also alleging staff neglected to account for his sickle cell trait during training. Chandelis Duster