Democrats largely opposed Republicans, arguing that their attention should be focused on other issues such as the growing affordability crisis.

Trump moved to shift the $1.7 trillion student loan system to the Treasury, a step toward dismantling the Education Department.

Trump's Department of Education said that student-loan borrowers are still required to make payments during a government shutdown.

Payments still due and loan servicers remain open, collection activity will still happen. IDR applications will still be processed. Pell Grants and Direct Loans will continue to be disbursed, but processing may slow. PSLF ECF processing will ...

The shutdown is on track to become the longest-lasting government closure in history. The Capitol is seen late Tuesday night, Sept. 26, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) As the federal shutdown inches closer to being the longest one in ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. UC regents voted Wednesday to renew a “tuition stability” program despite student opposition, citing state funding cuts and campus deficits. The plan caps annual ...

Alan Vellenga, LSA Student Government vice president, speaks during the LSA SG meeting in the LSA Building on Wednesday evening. Zayd Ahmad/DAILY. Buy this photo. This piece is part of a project exploring the role of college-level student governments at ...

Colleges and universities are facing a new fraud tactic that has made them more susceptible to digital theft. Known as ghost students, hackers are exploiting pandemic-related vulnerabilities to steal millions of dollars in student financial aid. Over the ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. UC regents vote this week on tuition increases amid state budget cuts and federal uncertainty, facing strong student opposition. Student leaders from all nine UC ...