Experts weigh in on how dismantling the education department could impact UMD
Trump signed an order directing education secretary Linda McMahon to close the department and redistribute its functions to state and local governments.
Trump’s plans to weaken education department could hurt higher education, experts warn
The education department primarily supports public education through financial aid programs, research funding and student loans.
UMD higher education experts brace for impacts of incoming Trump administration
Higher education experts at this university expressed concern for diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on campuses and potential cuts to federal funding for research and student aid.
FAFSA delays cause stress for current, prospective UMD students
The University of Maryland received some FAFSA records on Monday after months of delays due to a new application form.
To honor Piscataway land, UMD must provide free tuition for Native students
It's time for this university to put some substance behind the land acknowledgement.
UMD joins effort to increase rural student enrollment
The Small-Town and Rural Students Network is funded by a $20 million nonprofit donation.
Maryland General Assembly proposes bill to investigate college savings program error
Throughout 2022, families across Maryland grappled with an error in the state’s prepaid college fund that left hundreds of account holders unable to access the benefits of their savings accounts.
FAFSA needs to consider family circumstances when calculating financial aid
To be more considerate, FAFSA needs to consider family circumstances in their calculations
Expanding Freshmen Connection serves UMD’s mandate
Selectivity isn't UMD's virtue. That's why we have to reform the Freshmen Connection program.
Here’s what to know about changes to the FAFSA application
The department hopes to have the changes fully implemented by the 2024-2025 academic year, but some changes will be implemented in phases before then.