Americans who want to upskill or try a new career may soon be able to apply for federal financial aid for workforce development training. A new initiative, known as the Workforce Pell, was created by ...

Most experts say the primary goal should be finding the funds needed to plug an immediate $17 billion gap. But it remains undecided where those funds would come from or how to resolve the larger $100 ...

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.

The Trump administration aims to shut down the Education Dept. While student loans are moving, what will happen to essential ...

Federal bill H.R. 1 enacted an expansion of Pell Grants to include short-term, career-focused training programs. These Workforce Pell Grants offer need-based aid to low-income students for programs ...

While historically, those who attended college may have been considered an affluent group, an increasing portion of today’s ...

We also have new opportunities to collaborate with our governors’ workforce development boards to expand and build middle-skills pathways eligible for short-term Workforce Pell grants. As the primary ...

The Iran war has cost the U.S. $12 billion so far, says a Trump official. How else could that money have been used? We crunched the numbers.

Journalist turned book writer turned Congressional hopeful Beth Macy participated in two different Shenandoah Valley events ...

With U.S. student loan debt sitting at roughly $1.8 trillion, college affordability is top of mind for many parents and ...

The Sallie Mae Fund is now accepting applications for the 2026–27 Bridging the Dream Scholarship for High School Seniors.