We Make Too Much For Financial Aid. Should We Still File The FAFSA?
Think you make too much for financial aid? The FAFSA has no income cutoff, the 2027-28 form opened early, and your state may require it to graduate.
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EBRI finds student loan borrowers in their 40s have median 401(k) balances 45% lower than non-borrowers, and a universal loan match could add $11.2B a year.
WisePal Review: Save Money On Bills And More
WisePal helps lower your monthly bills by finding better offers and negotiating with providers. You only pay if it saves you money. Learn more.
Lawsuit Says Education Department Still Reports $4.6 Billion In Cancelled Student Loans
A new class action says the Education Department still reports $4.6 billion in cancelled student loans to credit bureaus, hurting 300,000+ borrowers.
Three Former ED Secretaries Ask Inspector General to Investigate Cost of Education Department Layoffs
Arne Duncan, John King Jr., Miguel Cardona and AFGE Local 252 asked the Education Department inspector general to investigate the cost of 2025 layoffs.
Student Loan Forgiveness Programs In 2026: Every Way To Qualify
There are many student loan forgiveness programs, including public service, volunteer work, medical studies, the military, or law school.
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.
9.3 Million Federal Student Loan Borrowers Are Now In Default, New FSA Data Shows
Federal student loan defaults hit 9.3 million with $234 billion owed, new FSA data shows, while IDR balances rose from $740 billion to $792 billion in a year.
What Colleges Secretly Look For In Students: 7 Hidden Admissions Factors For 2026-27
When applying for college, academics and extracurricular involvement are essential, but not the only factors. Here’s what colleges secretly look for in students.
89 Groups Demand Congress Take Action As Student Loan Errors Hit Borrowers
89 groups, including the AFL-CIO and AFT, urge Congress to hold an emergency hearing on student loan servicing errors, PSLF losses, and SAVE confusion.
FAFSA Skipped The Asset Questions? Here’s When Assets Don’t Have To Be Reported
The FAFSA skips asset questions for families under $60,000 in income, families that received certain federal benefits, and maximum Pell Grant students. Here are the rules.
