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June 24, 2026

UConn Freezes Tuition for Second Straight Year Despite $83.5 Million Budget Gap

UConn freezes tuition for a second year while closing an $83.5M budget gap through hiring limits, clinical revenue, and one-time funds. Here’s what it means.

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June 23, 2026

SAVE Student Loan Plan Timeline Estimates: What To Expect

Student loan borrowers stuck in SAVE face an upcoming deadline in late 2026 to change their repayment plans.

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June 23, 2026

Can You Settle Federal Student Loans for Less? What the Rules Say in 2026

The U.S. Department of Education can settle federal student debt in certain situations that it’s deemed “uncollectable.” Learn more.

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June 22, 2026

Whitman College Caps Tuition at 10% of Income — No Cutoff Like Harvard or MIT

Whitman College will cap tuition at 10% of family income starting in 2026–27, with no income limit — a sliding-scale alternative to free-tuition cutoffs.

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June 22, 2026

Do Colleges Allow Pets In The Dorms And On Campus?

More and more college students are interested in living with a pet while they are away at school. But do colleges allow pets? Find out more.

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June 21, 2026

Department of Ed Will Begin July 1 Exit Plan for 7 Million SAVE Plan Borrowers

SAVE Plan borrowers have 90 days to choose a new student loan repayment plan starting July 1, 2026. Here’s how to pick the right one.

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June 21, 2026

38% Of Students Graduate College Debt-Free — Here’s What They Do Differently

Hoping to graduate college without student loan debt? Our analysis of the NPSAS data shows you how to increase your chances.

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June 20, 2026

State Nonprofit Lenders Step In As Grad PLUS Loans Disappear July 1

As federal Grad PLUS loans end July 1, state nonprofit lenders like CHESLA, RISLA and Minnesota’s SELF program are rolling out graduate school loans.

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June 20, 2026

What Happened to Discover Student Loans? (And What to Do Now)

Discover stopped issuing student loans in 2024 and sold its $10.1B portfolio. Here’s what current borrowers should know — and the best alternatives.

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June 19, 2026

Department of Education Bumps Autopay Interest Discount to 1% — Here’s Who Wins

The Department of Education is raising the student loan autopay interest discount from 0.25% to 1% on July 1, 2026. Here’s who benefits and who doesn’t.

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