Forbes · 2026-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
A class action lawsuit has been filed against the U.S. Department of Education and Secretary Linda McMahon. The suit alleges the department is unlawfully denying student loan discharges under the Closed School Discharge program, specifically for applications qualifying under the 2025 decision to extend look-back periods. Borrowers claim rejections occur without explanation or public notice, impacting those seeking relief from loans for closed institutions.
The Washington Post · 2026-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
The Trump administration is implementing measures to prevent "ghost students" from fraudulently obtaining federal financial aid. Investigations have identified over 830,000 fraudulent federal student aid accounts, created by scammers using stolen identities, leading to losses exceeding $32 million. These actions aim to safeguard federal funds and ensure aid reaches legitimate students, addressing a significant vulnerability in the financial aid system.
Texas A&M University · 2026-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
Texas A&M University has expanded its Aggie Assurance program, offering free tuition and fees to more incoming undergraduate Texans. The program now includes students from families with annual incomes and assets under $100,000, extending coverage to an additional 1,062 individuals. This initiative aims to improve higher education accessibility and affordability within the state.
WHQR · 2026-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
A lawsuit has been initiated against the Trump administration concerning its denial of loan forgiveness requests for students whose colleges closed. The suit claims the administration disregards expanded eligibility requirements established during the Biden era. The Education Department maintains that the Biden administration's expansion of the closed-school discharge period is 'unlawful,' setting up a legal conflict over student debt relief.
Federal Register · 2026-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
Federal Student Aid, a division of the U.S. Department of Education, has published a list of Health Education Assistance Loan (HEAL) borrowers who defaulted on their loans by August 17, 2026. This notice, required by law, includes borrower details and is provided to authorized organizations such as state licensing boards, potentially affecting professional careers.