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FAFSA Launch | Source: The College Investor
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September 23, 2026

The 2027-28 FAFSA Is Now Open To Every Family, Ahead Of The Oct. 1 Deadline Again

The 2027-28 FAFSA is now open to all students ahead of the Oct. 1 deadline. See what changed, which tax year it uses, and why filing early means more aid.

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FAFSA Skipped The Asset Questions? Here’s When Assets Don’t Have To Be Reported

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How Trump Accounts Affect The FAFSA And Financial Aid

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FAFSA Launch | Source: The College Investor

The 2027-28 FAFSA Is Now Open To Every Family, Ahead Of The Oct. 1 Deadline Again

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9.3 Million Federal Student Loan Borrowers Are Now In Default, New FSA Data Shows

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89 Groups Demand Congress Take Action As Student Loan Errors Hit Borrowers

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New Bipartisan Bill Would Count SAVE Forbearance Months Toward PSLF, No Buyback Required

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September 21, 2026

New Bipartisan Bill Would Count SAVE Forbearance Months Toward PSLF, No Buyback Required

The PSLF Inclusion Act of 2026 would count SAVE forbearance months and the first 60 payments on any plan toward PSLF, with no buyback required.

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks at a meeting with voters and local leaders while campaigning for Democrats ahead of the midterm elections in Aiken, South Carolina, U.S. September 4, 2026. REUTERS/Sam Wolfe
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September 21, 2026

Newsom Signs Laws Letting California Community Colleges Add Up To 12 Bachelor’s Degrees

Newsom signed SB 960 and AB 2694, letting California community colleges add 2 to 12 bachelor’s degrees per district based on completion and transfer rates.

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Financial Aid
September 21, 2026

How Trump Accounts Affect The FAFSA And Financial Aid

Trump Accounts are a student asset on the FAFSA, assessed at 20% like a UGMA. Here’s how that compares to a 529 plan and what it costs in aid.

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September 20, 2026

Fitch Downgrades Xavier University to BBB+ With a Negative Outlook

Fitch cut Xavier University to BBB+ with a Negative Outlook, citing deficits and enrollment declines. Here’s what it means for students and families.

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September 20, 2026

51% of High-Poverty High School Grads Go Straight to College vs. 74% at Wealthier Schools

National Student Clearinghouse data shows 51.2% of high-poverty high school grads enroll in college right away, vs. 73.9% at low-poverty schools.

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September 20, 2026

UC San Diego’s Remedial Math Class Is Full — Reigniting The Debate Over Test Requirements

UC San Diego’s remedial MATH 2 filled both fall 2026 sections with 175 students waitlisted, reigniting the UC test-blind admissions fight. Here’s the data.

Taxes Due For Student Loans
Student Loans
September 19, 2026

My Student Loans Are Finally Being Forgiven. Could I Owe Taxes On Them?

A reader is going to get their student loans forgiven. Will they owe taxes on the amount? How does it work?

Investing For Dividends
Stocks
September 19, 2026

Investing For Dividends: How It Works, What It Pays, And Where To Start

Investing for dividends is a key way to grow your portfolio and your wealth over time because dividends compound and grow over time.

TAMPERE, FINLAND, July 12: DIRIBE WELTEJI (Ethiopia) win gold medal in 800 metrs on the IAAF World U20 Championship in Tampere, Finland.
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September 18, 2026

New Bill Would Limit International Student Athletes To 20% Per College Team, Starting In 2029

The TEAM USA Act would cap international athletes at 20% per college team and tie compliance to federal student aid. Here’s what the bill says.

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Bank Reviews
September 18, 2026

Nu Review: High-Yield Savings And More

Nu brings its digital banking platform to the U.S. with high-yield savings, cash back rewards, and no monthly fees. Is it worth it?

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Taxes
September 18, 2026

What Is FICA Tax And Who Pays It? 2026 Rates And Limits

You’ve probably heard of FICA Tax, and you’ve probably seen it on your paystub, but do you know what it is and how much you pay?

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