Final Accreditation Rule: What Changes For Transfer Students
The Education Department finalized its accreditation overhaul. Colleges must justify denied transfer credits, with new rules starting July 1, 2027.
Latest Articles
Lawsuit Says Trump Administration Is Withholding Closed School Loan Discharges From Thousands Of Borrowers
A class action lawsuit says the Education Department is ignoring a 2025 decision that expanded closed school loan discharges for for-profit students.
Covid Learning Loss: Only 1 In 10 Students Fully Recovered In 2026
CRPE’s 2026 State of the American Student report finds only 10.5% of students attend a recovered district. Only Louisiana tops 2019 scores.
University Of Maine Plans Layoffs To Close A $9 Million Non-Academic Budget Gap
University of Maine plans layoffs and unit cuts to close a $9 million FY28 non-academic budget gap, with $3 million still unresolved after the plan.
Librarian Sues After Education Department Refuses To Count 9 Years Toward PSLF
A former law librarian is suing the Education Department over PSLF after DOJ argued her job duties, not her nonprofit employer, decide eligibility.
Why Colleges Can’t Just Cut Costs: The 4 Things That Actually Lower The Price
Real net tuition at public colleges fell 48% since 2012. Here’s what cutting sports, dorms, and staff would actually save, and the three moves that lower what families pay.
Student Loan Repayment Assistance: Employers Offering SLRA
See 89 companies that pay toward employees’ student loans, with monthly amounts, lifetime caps, who qualifies and the $5,250 tax-free rule.
9 Colleges Closing In 2026: Full List Of Closures And Mergers
Nine U.S. nonprofit colleges have closed or announced closures in 2026, and 10 mergers are done or in progress. See the full list and what’s next for 2027.
Education Department Expands Professional Degree List To 30 Programs After Oregon Ruling
Naturopathic medicine programs now qualify as professional degrees after a federal court order, raising loan limits to $50,000 a year and $200,000 total.
Student Debt Cancellation Raised Credit Scores 17 Points: Study
A new study of credit records finds federal student debt cancellation raised credit scores 17 points and lifted homeownership 1.2 percentage points.
How To Recertify Your Income For Income-Driven Repayment (IDR)
Recertify your income for IDR at StudentAid.gov in about 10 minutes, free. Here’s when your deadline is, what happens if you miss it, and how automatic recertification works.
