Federal school-safety grant review begins before 2026 awards
The Education Department will review state applications Aug. 17-28 for an estimated $93 million school-safety competition. Awards are expected by Dec. 31.
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Education Department Sets Aug. 19 Student-Privacy Breach Webinar
The Education Department’s Aug. 19 webinar will use a simulated breach to help schools review vendors, access controls, data flows and response plans.
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SAVE borrowers face 90-day clock as notices continue nationwide
August 15 ends Edfinancial’s notice window, not every borrower’s deadline. SAVE borrowers generally get 90 days from the date on their servicer notice.
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Education Department widens school-rights investigations
Federal officials opened investigations in Washington and Colorado and sought updated state policy information, but announced no new July violation findings or funding cuts.
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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks New Cuts to School Mental-Health Grants
A federal judge temporarily blocked Education Department cuts to school mental-health grants, giving districts short-term planning relief before the 2026-27 school year.
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Education Department clarifies FAFSA fraud checks before aid cycle
Federal Student Aid explains mobile identity checks, fraud-related codes and how admitted or enrolled students can resolve a FAFSA rejection.
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What the end of SAVE means for millions of student loan borrowers
SAVE borrowers are receiving notices to choose new repayment plans. Here are the deadlines, options and steps to avoid missed payments or automatic placement.
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New federal student-loan limits take effect for 2026-27
New federal rules now limit some graduate and Parent PLUS borrowing, end new Grad PLUS loans and create new repayment options for affected borrowers.
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Student-loan defaults surged as borrowers face new repayment rules
Federal data show about 9 million borrowers in default, while AP finds roughly 9.5 million. New plans offer options, but default risks remain.
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House Panel Advances 10 Bills to Shift Education Programs to Other Agencies
A House committee advanced 10 bills that could move selected education programs to Labor, Treasury and HHS, but the proposals have not changed federal law.