How Student Loans Will Be Impacted if Department of Education Closes Down

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With the U.S. Department of Education in the crosshairs of the Trump administration, the way millions of young Americans interact with the higher-education system could be about to change.
Newsweek spoke with multiple experts who explained what the changes could mean for students and student loans.
Why It Matters
During his 2024 campaign, President Donald Trump frequently vowed to dismantle the Department of Education, claiming it has been taken over by