The Education Department said it will continue to process FAFSA, which recently went live, amid the government shutdown.

Student loan payments are due, the agency is disbursing federal aid, and FAFSA applications are being processed. Some ...

The U.S. Department of Education has employees working to provide financial aid and process FAFSAs while others remain ...

Even during a federal government shutdown, borrowers still have to make payments on student loans, but there may be some services affected.

Federal Direct Loans are originated by the federal government and don’t come with credit criteria. Federal student loan rates for the 2025-2026 school year range from 6.39% to 8.94%. Consider maxing ...

Graduate students may apply for Federal Direct Loans and Federal Direct PLUS Loans. Additional information about each type of loan can be found at studentaid.gov. Federal Direct Loan Direct Loans are ...

After completing the application at Federal Student Aid, you will be notified by the Direct Loan Servicing Center of your loan eligibility. Generally, you are eligible if: You are enrolled in at least ...

President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill" limits how much North Texas students and parents can borrow in federal loans, ...

The Federal Direct Loan Program includes both subsidized and unsubsidized student loans. Subsidized loans have no interest charged while you are enrolled at least half-time. Eligibility is based on ...

Federal student loans will continue to accrue interest during shutdown. FAFSA opened on Sept. 24 and applications are still being processed. Pell Grants and federal student loans will continue to be ...