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August 26, 2026

Borrowers Report False PSLF Forbearance Alerts As StudentAid.gov Errors Pile Up

Student loan borrowers report false StudentAid.gov alerts saying loans are in forbearance or don’t qualify for PSLF, adding to weeks of PSLF data errors.

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President Donald Trump holds the executive order to dismantle the Department of Education he just signed with Education Secretary Linda McMahon during an event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. on March 20, 2025. The Department of Education was first formed in 1980 by President Jimmy Carter and has long been a target for Republicans. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)

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Firstmark Services: Did You Get a Call About Student Loans?

Did you get a call from Firstmark Services regarding your student loans? Is Firstmark Services servicing your student loans? Learn more here.

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, with US President Donald Trump, delivers remarks during an education event in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington DC, USA, 24 August 2026. President Trump and Secretary McMahon highlighted the administration’s school choice program as the new academic year begins.
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August 24, 2026

McMahon Touts $1,700 School Choice Credit At Trump Back-To-School Event

McMahon and Trump touted the $1,700 Education Freedom Tax Credit, six state waivers and 25 Ed-Flex states at a White House back-to-school event. The facts.

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Students Are Sending SAT Scores Again Even Though 95% Of Colleges Don’t Require Them

Common App 2025-26: 779,300 applicants sent SAT or ACT scores vs. 748,028 who didn’t, the first flip since 2019-20 and 95% of colleges don’t ask.

President Donald Trump holds the executive order to dismantle the Department of Education he just signed with Education Secretary Linda McMahon during an event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. on March 20, 2025. The Department of Education was first formed in 1980 by President Jimmy Carter and has long been a target for Republicans. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)
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August 24, 2026

What PSLF Borrowers Need To Know About Green Banners

PSLF borrowers may see a green banner at 120 payments. Here’s what it means and how to know when loans are officially forgiven.

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August 24, 2026

The Best Ways To Earn Mailbox Money (Passive Income)

Mailbox money is the idea of having passive income arrive in your mailbox every month with little work, and was popularized by Nipsey Hussle.

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August 23, 2026

NCAA Data: The Niche Sports With The Best College Admissions Odds In 2026

Some of the best niche sports for college admissions are equestrian, fencing, and rowing. They offer good odds of making a roster and getting scholarships.

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August 22, 2026

Colleges And Unions Sue To Block The New Four-Year Cap On Student Visas

Colleges, NAFSA and four unions sued DHS to block a Sept. 15 rule capping F-1 student visas at four years and ending duration of status.

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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August 21, 2026

PSLF Payment Counts Drop as Education Department Corrects IDR Adjustment Errors

PSLF payment counts are dropping for thousands of borrowers. Here’s what the Education Department changed, why, and how to check your own count.

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August 21, 2026

8,000 Professor Accounts Hacked: What Every .edu Email Holder Should Do

DOJ charged 17 Iranians with hacking 144 U.S. universities and stealing 31.5 terabytes of research. What professors and students should do about it.

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August 21, 2026

Domain Money Review: Fee-Only Financial Planning

Domain Money offers flat-fee financial planning, investment management, and ongoing support from dedicated CFP professionals.

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August 20, 2026

Education Department Moves To Break Up Accreditor Power With New Proposed Rule

The Education Department’s accreditation NPRM would end geographic scope, drop the two-year rule, and cut trade group influence. Comments close in 30 days.

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