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Founder of student aid startup Frank faces criminal trial over whether she defrauded JPMorgan Chase

A woman backed by wealthy advisers who built a company to make it easier for college students to apply for financial aid has gone on trial on criminal charges that she defrauded JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a $175 million buyout

The Independent UK

Trump's education secretary may be asked to dismantle the Education Department. Here's what it does

If Linda McMahon is confirmed as education secretary, President Donald Trump has said he wants the former wrestling executive to “put herself out of a job.”

The Independent UK

If FEMA didn’t exist, could states handle the disaster response alone?

Imagine a world in which a hurricane devastates the Gulf Coast, and the U.S. has no federal agency prepared to quickly send supplies, financial aid and temporary housing assistance.

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University Students File Lawsuit to Stop DOGE Access to Department of Education Data

University students sue the Education Department, alleging it unlawfully gave DOGE access to sensitive financial aid data in violation of federal privacy laws.

Latin Times

Despite chaos over Trump White House's funding pause, FAFSA forms and student loans still available

A temporary freeze imposed briefly this week by the White House on federal grants and loans left many students wondering about the impact to the FAFSA form used to apply for financial aid

The Independent UK

Financial Aid Administrators Assessing Impact Of Federal Funding Pause

Financial aid administrators and educators are assessing the impact of a federal grant and loan pause on student financial aid programs.

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Emergency fund supports thousands of French women fleeing domestic violence

France has given emergency financial aid to more than 36,000 women fleeing domestic violence in the past year, as part of a nationwide drive to protect abuse victims.

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Farm Bill gets extension as Congress passes spending package and averts shutdown

The legislation includes financial aid and money for recent natural disasters, but farmers still will be relying on outdated provisions from the 2018 bill.

The Texas Tribune

Some elite US universities favor wealthy students in admissions decisions, lawsuit alleges

New filings in a 2022 class-action lawsuit contend that children of the wealthy and connected get special admissions consideration at some elite U.S. universities

The Independent UK

Billion-dollar donation from Netflix's Reed Hastings leads 2024's list of biggest gifts

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings and former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg made the largest contributions in 2024, and financial aid, especially for medical students, got most of the money

The Independent UK

Expanding college financial aid will help Texas meet workforce needs, new higher ed chief says

In his new role, Rosser will be responsible for helping Texas meet its goal to increase the number of Texans ages 25 to 34 with a postsecondary credential to 60% by 2030.

The Texas Tribune

FAFSA Form Opens Smoothly For College Financial Aid Applications

FAFSA form opens smoothly after delays, aiming for Dec. 1 release. Over 140,000 students tested successfully.

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Changes In College Sports: Impact On Athletes And Coaches

The NCAA's shift from national letter of intent to financial aid packages with revenue-sharing contracts is reshaping college sports.

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Texas students with immigrant parents lost out on college aid because of FAFSA glitch

The glitch kept the students from submitting the form on time, which put them last in line to receive aid this year.

The Texas Tribune

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Students Called the Ed Department for FAFSA Help. Most Were Ignored.

The financial aid form's rollout was disastrous, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office.

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FAFSA Application Drop Raises Concerns Among Lawmakers

Challenges faced by low-income students with FAFSA due to delays and glitches affecting financial aid access.

Radio France Internationale

France asks for EU help to destroy 'unprofitable' Bordeaux vines

The French government is appealing to the European Commission for €120 million in financial aid to destroy 30,000 hectares of French vineyards, mostly in the Bordeaux region. The sector has seen a significant drop in both domestic and overseas sales, stemming in part from changing drinking habits.

Latin Times

After a rocky FAFSA rollout season, here's what you should know about the upcoming financial aid school year

From calling the financial aid office, to setting up a separate email, being prepared may be the best way to tackle FAFSA filing season

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Direct Tuition Payments: A Tax-Efficient Way to Pay for School

If you pay tuition for someone else directly to a college, graduate school, preschool or private school, that money is not subject to the gift tax.

The Independent UK

Botched college financial aid form snarls enrollment plans for students

After a long summer of technical glitches, most of America’s prospective college students finally applied for federal financial aid — an annual process upended by a redesign-gone-bad

The Conversation

‘Time poverty’ can keep college students from graduating − especially if they have jobs or children to care for

Many college students don’t have enough time for their studies. This “time poverty,” as we call it, is often due to inadequate child care access or the need to work to pay for college and living expenses.

The Texas Tribune

College costs weigh heavily on Texas students as they wait on late financial aid offers

Delays in the new FAFSA led students to take out debt, enroll in community college over their top-choice universities or opt out of going to college.

Kiplinger

PLUS Loans Can Help Pay for College — at a Cost

What to know about PLUS loans: Parents can borrow up to the cost of a child’s education, but interest rates are steep.

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FAFSA Launch Delayed, Phased Rollout Planned For 2025-2026

Learn about the phased release of FAFSA for 2025-2026 to improve the application process and financial aid distribution.

The Independent UK

Lammy urged to drop ‘ludicrous’ financial aid to Cuba over concerns troops are fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Britain needs to rethink financial support, a leading US congressman has told The Independent

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