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July 10, 2026, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States: U.S. Secretary of Education LINDA McMAHON greets visitors during the final day of the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. (Credit Image: © Matt Kaminsky/ZUMA Press Wire)
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July 29, 2026

OIG Report: Education Department Cut 40% Of Staff, Gutting Student Loan Oversight

An Education Department OIG report found a 40% workforce cut, with 32 Federal Student Aid suboffices (including loan servicer oversight) left with no staff.

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July 27, 2026

Student Loan Interest Elimination Act Gets Second Push as Defaults Hit $233 Billion

Welch and Courtney are pushing Congress again to pass the Student Loan Interest Elimination Act, which would set all federal student loan interest to 0%.

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7 Types Of Student Loans And Alternatives

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SoFi’s 2026 SEC filing says its private student loans “may be discharged in bankruptcy in certain situations”, cutting against a costly borrower myth.

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July 25, 2026

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The Department of Education is emailing IDR applicants that an error produced incorrect payment amounts and they must reapply. Here’s how to check your status.

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How Much Does It Cost To Join A Sorority Or Fraternity

The cost to join a sorority or fraternity can be high. There are lots of extra costs beyond just paying dues, luckily, there are ways to help pay for it. 

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July 24, 2026

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New NBER research finds borrowers who expected student loan forgiveness or pause extensions paid less, spent more, and are now far more likely to be delinquent.

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July 23, 2026

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The House education committee advanced H.R. 8781 to define sex as biological under Title IX. Here’s what it means for K-12 schools and colleges.

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July 23, 2026

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July 23, 2026

Married with Student Loan Debt: What Each Spouse Needs to Know

Here is what each spouse needs to know about being married with student loan debt, and how it can help or hurt your marriage emotionally.

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July 22, 2026

House Democrats Demand Education Department Reverse Civil Rights And Special Ed Transfers

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