The U.S. Department of Education will end taxpayer subsidization of illegal aliens in career, technical, and adult education programs. In an interpretive rule issued today, the Department rescinded a Dear Colleague letter from the Clinton Administration that enabled non-qualified illegal aliens to access federal public benefits in contravention of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA). The interpretive rule also ensures that postsecondary education programs authorized under the Higher Education Act (HEA), such as Pell Grants and student loans, continue to be inaccessible to illegal immigrants.

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Looking for a personalized experience when applying for your passport for the first time? We offer ongoing special events where you can apply in person on evenings and weekends.

These events are for first-time customers and children who must apply in person using Form DS-11. Adults who are eligible to renew a passport using Form DS-82 can submit the application online or by mail at any time.

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Loans in SAVE Plan Will Begin Accruing Interest on August 1st, Borrowers in SAVE Urged to Act

The U.S. Department of Education will take an additional step to bring fiscal responsibility to the federal student loan portfolio by restarting interest accrual for borrowers with loans in the illegal Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan on August 1, 2025. The Department will take this action to comply with a federal court injunction that has blocked implementation of the SAVE Plan, including the Department’s action to put SAVE borrowers in a zero percent interest rate status. The Department had the authority under the SAVE plan to prevent borrowers from going into negative amortization, which is the authority the Department relied on to put borrowers in zero percent interest rate status. Outside of that regulatory provision in SAVE (which is enjoined), the Department lacks the authority to put borrowers into a zero percent interest rate status.

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Dependable and affordable child care is a big issue for military families, and it's a priority for the Defense Department, which has a number of programs underway to expand the available options.

While the department runs the largest employer-sponsored child care program in the United States, military families and DOD civilians face challenges finding quality care — especially for children under 5. It's a problem shared with families nationwide, said Chad E. Sheldon, DOD associate director for child and youth programs policy.

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ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- In a sweeping expansion of its services, Air Force Aid Society announced this month a series of bold changes aimed at better supporting the evolving needs of Airmen, Guardians, and their families. The official relief organization for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force has broadened its categories of financial assistance and unveiled a simplified application process that makes accessing help easier than ever.

From mental health counseling and adoption costs to childcare, immigration fees, and even basic household furniture, AFAS is reshaping its mission to meet service members where they are – especially in times of transition or hardship.

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KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany – Moving personal belongings during a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move can be a significant undertaking, especially when crossing international borders during peak PCS season.

Dedicated transportation experts from the 405th Army Field Support Brigade’s Base Support Operations Transportation (BASOPS Trans) Consolidated Personal Property Shipping Office (CPPSO) understand these challenges and work diligently to ensure smooth and efficient processes for Soldiers and their Families, even with the heightened demands of peak PCS season, said Brandon Von Willer, BASOPS Trans plans and operations chief.

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