In 2021, the Department of Education (DOE) overhauled the PSLF program, which made more people eligible for forgiveness sooner. Since that time, 44,150 Pennsylvania public service workers have had more than $3.15 billion of student loans canceled, according to a fact sheet from the DOE, with a total of $175 billion forgiven for more than 4.8 million people nationwide.
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U.S. Department of Education begins testing of new FAFSA form
The U.S. Department of Education is launching the first testing period for its phased rollout of the 2025-26 form to apply for federal financial student aid on Tuesday, with more students set to partake in this beginning testing stage than initially expected.
PHEAA begins sending stipends to over 2000 student teachers in Pennsylvania
The goal of the program is to help alleviate the school staffing shortage by making it easier for more Pennsylvanians to become teachers. Recipients of stipends must commit to teaching in the state for three years after becoming certified.
Environmental group claims Pa. water testing requirements don’t protect students from lead
PennEnvironment obtained records that show school districts failed to follow drinking water safety rules
Experts recommends PA educators, parents prioritize student mental health
A new checklist from the mental health advocacy organization Inseparable aims to help parents and teachers identify and address children’s mental health needs.
U.S. Education Department outlines testing period for phased rollout of new FAFSA form
With the U.S. Department of Education using a staggered approach in opening up the 2025-26 application period for federal financial student aid, the agency said Tuesday it will partner with a small number of community-based organizations to participate in the first testing period beginning Oct. 1.
U.S. Education Department to gradually roll out new FAFSA form by Dec. 1
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid — better known as FAFSA — will be available to hundreds of students on Oct. 1, gradually ramping up to be available to all by Dec. 1. The staggered approach is an attempt to fix any issues before the form is open to everyone.
Chancellor who oversaw Pa. state university restructuring to resign in October
Dan Greenstein’s eight-year tenure included consolidation of six schools to set PASSHE’s path for the future.
State university board of governors vote to freeze tuition for Pennsylvania residents
Tuition for in-state students at Pennsylvania’s 10 state universities will remain unchanged for the coming academic year following a vote Wednesday by the Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education Board of Governors.
PA pre-K advocates back governor’s funding boost to expand access
In Pennsylvania, about 54% of eligible 3- and 4-year-olds, or about 78,000 kids, do not have access to pre-K. The Pre-K for PA campaign is asking lawmakers to boost funding in the fiscal budget as the June 30 deadline approaches.