In seeking to reshape elite universities, the Trump administration is using several tactics, including freezing federal grants and contracts, and threatening colleges' tax-exempt status.

Planned U.S. visa restrictions are causing students around the world to consider going to the United Kingdom instead.

In separate hearings on Capitol Hill this week, the Education Secretary answered questions about a range of issues, from student loans to mental health programs.

The U.S. says it will revoke visas for Chinese students who study in "critical fields" or have links to China's Communist Party. The move could harm U.S. innovation and science research capacity.

The preliminary injunction prevents the federal government from revoking Harvard's ability to enroll international students.

The announcement to revoke visas is the most drastic move yet to curtail the numbers of international students studying in the U.S.

Some religious colleges and universities are cutting programs. Others are seeking mergers to reduce costs and expand offerings.

Diminishing access to four-year universities and majors has been holding rural students back. Community colleges say they can bridge the gap.

Trump's comments on social media marked the latest volley in a battle between the administration and the wealthiest college in the world.

The directives include new efforts to curtail DEI programs at colleges, and discipline guidance for public schools.

The Education Department says millions of borrowers in default will have a chance to make a payment or sign up for a repayment plan. But on May 5, those who don't will be referred for collection.

The majority of Americans without degrees still believe in the value of higher education, according to the poll. But not all college degrees are created equal.

NPR has spent the past few weeks catching up with student loan experts and asking the Trump administration for clarity on some of borrowers' biggest questions.

For about 30 years, the Ph.D. Project has supported students from underrepresented groups who are earning doctoral degrees in business. Now, it's attracted the attention of the Trump administration.

The expanded financial aid plan will also offer free tuition to families that make $200,000 or less. The move comes after affirmative action was barred from the admissions process.