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Federal Student Loan SAVE Is Ending — Borrowers in Forbearance Must Choose a New Repayment Plan

Millions of Americans who haven’t made federal student loan payments while enrolled in the SAVE repayment plan are facing an important financial decision. The federal...

Saving Advice · Oct 9

Millions of student loan borrowers face huge payment shock — here’s what is changing

‘I am trying to determine what my new loan payment will be and in no universe can I afford this,’ wrote one borrower

The Independent UK · Oct 9

OpenAI pauses training of latest models after agents probed US government sites in unexpected ways

Separately, AI evaluator Transluce said agents that appeared to come from OpenAI tried unsuccessfully to hack into a Department of Education website, a detail that OpenAI has not confirmed.

The Economic Times · Sep 28

The average student loan debt at every age - how do you compare?

The cost of private and public college has steadily increased over the past 10 years

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Raja Krishnamoorthi slams US education dept after Bo French’s South Asian student post

Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has criticised the US Department of Education over its “Make college football great again” post, saying it came days after Republican Texas Railroad Commission candidate Bo French faced backlash for comments about South Asian students at the University of Texas.

The Times of India · Sep 21

Trump Accused of Using AI for 'Shaving 100 Pounds Off' in a Picture After Observers Spot an Issue

Social media users accused the US Department of Education of digitally altering a photograph to make Donald Trump appear slimmer, but no evidence has confirmed the claim.

International Business Times UK · Sep 19

Your Student Loan AutoPay Discount Just Got Bigger — But There’s a September 30 Deadline

A small checkbox on a student loan account can now make a much bigger difference. Starting July 1, 2026, eligible federal student loan borrowers enrolled in Auto Pay can receive a 1% interest-rate reduction, up from the previous 0.25% reduction. But borrowers who are not already enrolled need to act…

The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 18

Philippines school shooting: One killed, four injured in latest campus attack

A shooting incident in the southern Philippines resulted in one fatality and four injuries. This event follows two similar school shootings that occurred since June. The Department of Education expressed deep concern over the reported violence in Banga town. Police confirmed the shooting, while details about the perpetrator remain undisclosed.…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

'Not what the community wants': parents push to save Hunter school

Families are rushing to reverse a departmental decision.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 16

Asbestos found in grounds of Hunter high school

Works to remove the material were scheduled for the weekend.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 11