The U S. Department Of Education
The most recent secretary of Education to die was Shirley Hufstedler (served 1979–1981, born 1925) on March 30, 2016. The most recently serving secretary to die was Terrel Bell (served 1981–1985, born 1921) on June 22, 1996. The present, and 11th, secretary of education is Betsy DeVos, who was nominated by President Donald Trump and permitted by the United States Senate on February 7, 2017. Learn about choices corresponding to switching repayment plans, deferment and forbearance, or consolidating your loans. Contact the Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid when you have questions about your loans or payments.
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