Colleges Dropping Supplemental Essays 2026-27: Full List
Georgia Tech, UNC, UGA, Miami, Tulane and UW dropped supplemental essays for 2026-27. See the full list and why admissions offices cut them.

Rice University now offers free tuition to families earning up to $200,000 and full room and board under $100,000, starting with fall 2027 students. (147 characters)

Georgia Tech, UNC, UGA, Miami, Tulane and UW dropped supplemental essays for 2026-27. See the full list and why admissions offices cut them.

MOHELA borrowers report false past-due balances and delinquency notices after forbearances vanished, with SAVE plan transition deadlines looming.

CIT Bank’s 4.10% Platinum Savings APY Boost ends August 31, 2026. Here’s what’s at stake if you wait — and what happens after the deadline.

Howard University reversed 40% of its unenrollment decisions after cutting 502 freshmen. What families should check on their own student accounts now.

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The Senate HELP Committee advanced S. 5046 in a 13-9 vote, blocking the Education Department from transferring four offices to other federal agencies.

Master Promissory Notes (MPN) are legally-binding documents that all federal student loan borrowers must sign. Learn why they’re important!

X Money combines high-yield savings, 3% cash back, and everyday banking inside the X app. Here’s how it works, what it costs, and whether it’s worth it.

Texas public colleges can now consider Classic Learning Test scores for some applicants.

Tax refund offsets for defaulted student loans are restarting. Form 8379 lets you claim your share of a joint refund. Here’s how to file for 2027.

PSLF can wipe out student debt, but only if you follow every rule. Here’s how to avoid the most common mistakes borrowers make.
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