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October 11, 2026

UC Covers Tuition For California Families Earning Under $100,000

UC’s Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan covers $15,588 in tuition and fees for California families earning under $100,000. Here’s who qualifies.

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October 9, 2026

Cleveland State Will Cover Tuition For Ohio Students From Families Earning $125,000 Or Less

Cleveland State University will cover tuition for Ohio students with a 3.0 GPA and family income of $125,000 or less starting fall 2027.

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October 9, 2026

Why Does FAFSA Assume Parents Pay For College Until Age 24?

A parent asks why FAFSA assumes she’ll pay for college. The answer traces to 1950s need analysis and a 1986 law that drew the line at 24.

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Empowerly Advising Review: College Admissions Counseling

Empowerly offers personalized college counseling, essay feedback, and research programs. Learn more about features, pricing, benefits, and drawbacks.

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October 8, 2026

12 Commitments Congress Should Make To College Students Instead Of Trump’s Compact

A year after most colleges rejected the Trump administration’s compact, Mark Kantrowitz lays out 12 commitments Washington should make on Pell, loans and taxes.

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How To Make $1,000,000: The Monthly Savings Math By Age And Return

Saving $381 a month from age 25 at 7% gets you to $1 million by 65. See the monthly savings you need by age and return, plus the 401(k) math.

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Home Depot Wants To Introduce 15 Million Kids To The Skilled Trades By 2032

Home Depot’s free Path to Pro Skills Explorers program aims to introduce 15 million kids ages 11 to 17 to the skilled trades by 2032.

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October 7, 2026

Average Student Loan Debt By State In 2026

We break down the average student loan debt for each state. Find out what student debt loads look like for your state and see how you compare.

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October 7, 2026

Dependent Care FSA: How It Works, What It Covers, And How It Can Lower Your Student Loan Payment

The dependent care FSA limit jumped to $7,500 in 2026. Here’s who qualifies, what it covers, how to enroll, and how it can lower your student loan payment.

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October 6, 2026

Senate Bill Would Eliminate The $35,000 Cap On 529-To-Roth IRA Rollovers

Senators Cruz and Rochester’s bill would eliminate the $35,000 lifetime cap on 529-to-Roth IRA rollovers. What changes, what doesn’t, and the math.

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October 6, 2026

Only One In Three Public Four-Year Colleges Is Affordable For Low-Income Students, NCAN Finds

NCAN’s 2026 Affordability Gap report finds just 32% of public four-year colleges are affordable for low-income students, with an average gap of $1,801.

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October 6, 2026

The Six Biggest Money Derailers In College (And How To Avoid Them)

A fifth year at an in-state public costs about $25,850 in tuition, housing and food. Here are the six college money derailers that add cost, and how to plan around each one.

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