A government shutdown began on Wednesday. Here's what to know about student loans, educational funding and the FAFSA.

If the government shuts down, millions of student loan borrowers may be affected, but individual impact will vary.

Here's how the federal government shutdown, which began at midnight on Oct. 1, will impact the Department of Education and ...

The U.S. Department of Education has already seen massive cuts under the Trump administration. This shutdown will only change ...

The U.S. Department of Education has employees working to provide financial aid and process FAFSAs while others remain ...

Scholarship Institute reports college costs are rising, making financial aid crucial. Students should explore all aid types ...

Editor’s note: After this story was published, the White House rescinded a memo that froze federal grants and loans and created widespread confusion this week. Read our developing coverage here. A ...

Private lenders have different interest rates, repayment terms and credit requirements than federal loans, so it's important to compare these lender details when loan-shopping. Our top-rated student ...

The White House was looking to pause federal grants and loans as President Donald Trump's administration began an across-the-board ideological review of its spending, but a federal judge temporarily ...