Financial Planning

Graduate students, including those at George Washington University, say new federal student loan caps introduced under the Trump administration are forcing them to rethink how they will pay for their education. With borrowing limits set on federal loans, students report exploring alternatives such as private loans, employer support, or delaying enrollment as they adjust their financial plans.

Schools across London are facing a shortage of pupils as the number of children in the capital falls. Declining birth rates and families leaving the city are being cited as drivers, raising the prospect of school closures, merged classes and budget pressures, since funding in England is largely tied to pupil numbers. The issue has prompted debate about how the capital should adapt its education provision.