UC Faculty Demand SAT Return For STEM Majors After 30x Spike In Students Below High School Math
Over 600 UC faculty are demanding the SAT return for STEM majors by 2027, citing a 30x jump in students testing below high school math level.
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Wage Garnishment On Defaulted Student Loans Restarts This Fall
Federal wage garnishment on defaulted student loans restarts this fall. 5M borrowers face 15% paycheck cuts. Three ways to stop it before it starts.
Student Loan Borrowers Are 3.8x More Likely to Be Behind on Their Mortgage in 2026
A Biden-era rule let borrowers qualify using $0 student loan payments. With SAVE struck down, the bill is coming due — here’s the data and impact
Warren Asks GAO To Probe Whether Education Department Cuts Have Crippled College Oversight
Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants GAO to investigate whether Education Department staffing cuts have weakened oversight of colleges receiving Title IV funds.
Parent PLUS vs. Private Student Loans In 2026
Compare Parent PLUS vs. private loans for college costs. See what works best for your family’s budget and financial future.
How Mandatory College Fees Like SMU’s $8,080 Catch Families Off Guard
Mandatory college student fees can add $2,000 to $8,000 a year to tuition. See average costs, outrageous examples, and how families should plan.
Mizzou Tuition Rising 4% This Fall After Board Of Curators Vote
The University of Missouri Board of Curators unanimously approved a 4% undergraduate tuition increase for fall 2026 across Mizzou, UMSL, UMKC, and S&T.
529 Day Offers Bonuses To Start Saving For College
May 29 is 529 Day, and states are giving away money to boost education savings.
Cal State Approves 3-Year Bachelor’s Degrees Across All 22 Campuses
Cal State trustees approved 3-year bachelor’s degrees across 22 campuses. New 90-unit programs target working adults and transfer students starting fall 2027.
Education Department Sends SAVE Borrowers a “Courtesy” Warning Before July 1 Formal Notices Begin
The U.S. Department of Education is sending SAVE Plan borrowers a “courtesy” reminder before formal 90-day transition notices begin July 1, 2026.
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