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The Department of Education (ED), in a recent notice, indicated that it has withdrawn the proposed rule seeking to provide student loan debt forgiveness for borrowers experiencing financial hardship. In a separate notice ED also terminated three Program Integrity and Institutional Quality issues that were considered during the negotiated rulemaking (neg reg) process.

In a book titled "Who Should Pay? Higher Education, Responsibility, and the Public," authors Natasha Quadlin and Brian Powell ask readers not only to consider who actually benefits from the college degree a student earns, but to also think of college costs within the concepts of private responsibility, shared responsibility, and public responsibility. In the following book review, Heather Cowherd, financial aid officer at Western Kentucky University, shares her opinions of its content. What follows are her takeaways, thoughts, and reflections.

The House has approved a new a short-term spending deal that would fund the federal government until March 14, effectively removing the threat of a year-end government shutdown.

Blue Icon Advisors' upcoming Let's Talk session, on Thursday, January 16, will discuss they 2025-26 FAFSA experience. Let's explore what's working well, share tips for overcoming challenges, and address any remaining obstacles that may impact students' timely access to financial aid. Check the schedule for additional upcoming topics and be sure to register for this upcoming session.

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