Colleges Got A Record 10.8 Million Applications But 4 In 10 Still Got Fewer
Common App hit a record 10.8M applications in 2025-26, but 41.3% of colleges got fewer than last year. Account creators fell for the first time on record.
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Firstmark Services: Did You Get a Call About Student Loans?
Did you get a call from Firstmark Services regarding your student loans? Is Firstmark Services servicing your student loans? Learn more here.
McMahon Touts $1,700 School Choice Credit At Trump Back-To-School Event
McMahon and Trump touted the $1,700 Education Freedom Tax Credit, six state waivers and 25 Ed-Flex states at a White House back-to-school event. The facts.
Students Are Sending SAT Scores Again Even Though 95% Of Colleges Don’t Require Them
Common App 2025-26: 779,300 applicants sent SAT or ACT scores vs. 748,028 who didn’t, the first flip since 2019-20 and 95% of colleges don’t ask.
What PSLF Borrowers Need To Know About Green Banners
PSLF borrowers may see a green banner at 120 payments. Here’s what it means and how to know when loans are officially forgiven.
The Best Ways To Earn Mailbox Money (Passive Income)
Mailbox money is the idea of having passive income arrive in your mailbox every month with little work, and was popularized by Nipsey Hussle.
Colleges And Unions Sue To Block The New Four-Year Cap On Student Visas
Colleges, NAFSA and four unions sued DHS to block a Sept. 15 rule capping F-1 student visas at four years and ending duration of status.
PSLF Payment Counts Drop as Education Department Corrects IDR Adjustment Errors
PSLF payment counts are dropping for thousands of borrowers. Here’s what the Education Department changed, why, and how to check your own count.
8,000 Professor Accounts Hacked: What Every .edu Email Holder Should Do
DOJ charged 17 Iranians with hacking 144 U.S. universities and stealing 31.5 terabytes of research. What professors and students should do about it.
Education Department Moves To Break Up Accreditor Power With New Proposed Rule
The Education Department’s accreditation NPRM would end geographic scope, drop the two-year rule, and cut trade group influence. Comments close in 30 days.
Trump May Forgive Upwards Of $170B In Student Loan Debt
The Trump administration could oversee $170B in student loan forgiveness through PSLF, IDR, and borrower defense programs.