Millions Leaving SAVE Could Still Owe $0 Per Month — But Most Haven’t Run The Numbers
The SAVE plan is ending, but up to 3 million borrowers may still qualify for $0 student loan payments on IBR. See the 2026 income cutoffs.
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Gallup: Americans’ Confidence In Higher Education Falls To 38% As AI Doubts Grow
Americans’ confidence in higher education fell to 38% in 2026, per Lumina-Gallup. Cost, campus politics, and AI’s threat to degrees drive doubts.
Grace Periods for Medical and Dental Grads: How Repayment Works After School
Medical and dental students generally have longer grace periods on their student loans after they leave school. Here’s what to know.
Education Department Asks Court To Toss Final Lawsuit Blocking SAVE Plan Shutdown
Education Dept. asks court to dismiss the last lawsuit blocking the SAVE shutdown, saying borrowers skipped a free 2025 tax fix and only $1,320 is at stake.
UC Admissions Board Scraps SAT Review Plan One Day Before Regents Meet
UC’s admissions board rescinded its plan to review SAT/ACT requirements days before regents meet, with no new timeline for the testing decision.
Education Department Updates Professional Degree List Again: More Nursing Programs Qualify
The Department of Education updated its professional degree list again, expanding nursing program eligibility and adding Ph.D. clinical psychology programs.
House Republicans Move To Dismantle The Department of Education
The Less Bureaucracy, Better Education package would split Education Department programs across five agencies. Key impacts for students and borrowers.
Denied A Student Loan? GradBridge And Funding U Offer A Second Chance At Approval
Denied a student loan? Learn how to appeal, add a cosigner, unlock extra federal aid, and apply with second-look lenders like GradBridge and Funding U.
11 High-Paying Side Gigs That Earn $1,000 Or More Per Month
If you’re looking to make some money on the side of what you already for work, check out these high-paying side gigs. Many ideas await!
Davidson College Goes Tuition-Free For Families Earning Up To $175,000
Davidson College will offer free tuition to families earning up to $175,000 starting fall 2027, joining Harvard and MIT in income-based aid pledges.
NBER Study: Employers Don’t Penalize Community College Bachelor’s Degrees In Hiring
A new NBER study of 4,698 resumes finds employers view community college bachelor’s degrees the same as degrees from traditional four-year universities.