Proposed federal student aid rule could put Atlanta beauty schools and thousands of students at risk

A Department of Education proposal outlines that trade school program graduates who earn less than a high school graduate could lose access to federal student aid. This is part of a federal effort to ...

The toolbelt generation can now get federal aid for trade school. Here’s what to know.

Pell grants aren’t just for college anymore. Here’s what to know about tapping grant money for workforce training.

As federal aid for college shrinks, here’s what to look for in a private student loan

With new federal loan caps taking effect on July 1, more families will need to rely on private lenders to pay for college.

Bipartisan Senate duo wants to help students get federal aid for learning outside college

Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) are pairing up on a new bill that would pave a way for students to use ...
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Education Department launches key college financial aid form sooner than expected

The Education Department said a beta test of the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid is already underway. Starting on Sept. 1, anyone can request to participate in the second phase of ...
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Federal Aid Updates

Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) in July 2025, which introduced several changes to federal student aid beginning July 1, 2026. To help you stay informed, we have outlined what we ...

Federal approval unlocks aid for Erie County Community College students

Erie County Community College students will have more help paying for their education. Officials announced June 15 that the ...