The Education Department is rolling out a mobile-friendly FAFSA The agency's Office of Federal Student Aid has overhauled the FAFSA website to make it easier for mobile users. Next, it's rolling out a mobile app. Jul 24, 2018 By Mark Satter
EdScoop Education secretary urges SXSW EDU audience to ‘rethink higher education’ Betsy DeVos and a panel of entrepreneurs highlight need for more agile ways to meet students’ needs. Mar 7, 2018 By Wyatt Kash
Some student loan refunds could soon come via plastic The U.S. Department of Education is about to release its Request for Proposal for a pilot involving four colleges with up to 25,000 students each. Jan 30, 2018 By Patience Wait
Mobile-friendly FAFSA expected in spring 2018 The mobile app will allow students to fill out and submit FAFSA forms from their phones — and toggle between devices as they choose. Nov 29, 2017 By Emily Tate
Education Department warns of extortion cyberthreat against schools Hackers have targeted K-12 schools in at least three states in the last month alone. Oct 17, 2017
Ed Department issues technical guidance for FAFSA tool The IRS Data Retrieval Tool was suspended earlier this year. The tool, updated to include new security features, will be reinstated in time for the next FAFSA… Aug 8, 2017 By Emily Tate