The new 2013-2014 school year Federal Application for Federal Student Aid is now available. Learn more about why you should apply for grants, loans, and work study funds for college or graduate school.

The event brought together more than 150 entrepreneurs, software developers, education experts, and policy makers. Participants shared stories and ideas about how to unleash the power of open data to help students, parents, and teachers.

ED announced 17 winners of the 2012 competition for initiatives that call on entire communities to surround good schools with comprehensive supports, such as after-school activities, mental health services, and crime prevention.

Many Direct Loan borrowers are now able to take advantage of a new repayment plan. Learn more about how the plan caps monthly federal student loan payments based on a recent graduate’s income.