Higher ed organizations press Congress to quickly fill Pell funding gaps

Over 60 groups signed a letter to top lawmakers raising concerns about a multi-billion dollar shortfall in fiscal 2026 and beyond for the key student aid program.
Inside Higher Ed

ED Transfers Defaulted Student Loan Collection Responsibilities to Treasury

The Education Department says its latest move to distribute its duties to other federal agencies will include Treasury taking on much more student financial aid oversight in the future.

State Treasurer Fiona Ma Reports Record Results for Public Financial Savings Collective

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — California State Treasurer Fiona Ma today announced the latest results of California’s public financial savings programs, setting new ...
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Treasury Department taking over some student loans as the Education Department gets dismantled

The U.S. Education Department is handing off a portion of its student loan portfolio to the Treasury Department.

Mines campaign tops $120M, expands scholarships for STEM students

South Dakota Mines surpassed its fundraising goal, raising $120M and directing more than $50M to scholarships that help students afford STEM degrees.
St. Thomas Source

53rd USVI Territorial Spelling Bee Celebrates Young Champions

The 53rd Annual U.S. Virgin Islands Territorial Spelling Bee Competition took place Thursday morning at the St. Croix Educational Complex High School, bringing together the territory’s top student ...