What Is FAFSA Verification? Your Step-By-Step Guide
Selected for FAFSA verification? Here’s how it works, what colleges require, and how it affects your financial aid.
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Trump Proposes New Retirement Plan With $1,000 Government Match
Trump previews a federal retirement match modeled on the TSP. See who could qualify and what’s unknown.
Is America Facing A Graduate School Brain Drain?
Funding shifts and visa limits may push top U.S. graduate students abroad. Here’s what it means for national security and innovation.
529 Plan And College Savings Calculator
Use our free 529 plan and college savings calculator to estimate the growth of your child’s 529 plan account.
Moving Education Programs Around Washington Is Bad Policy
The Education Department’s new interagency agreements don’t shrink government or improve accountability. They’re just bad policy.
Federal Student Loan Losses Expected To Drop to 4% in 2026
Federal student loan losses expected to fall to 4% in 2026 after repayment reforms. Here’s what it means for borrowers and taxpayers.
Student Loan Borrowers Get Balance Adjustments After SAVE Interest Error
SAVE plan borrowers are receiving account balance adjustments after interest was added in error during the 0% interest payment pause.
Best Student Loan Forgiveness Options For Teachers
There are multiple ways to get student loan forgiveness for teachers, including PSLF, Teacher Loan Forgiveness, Perkins Forgiveness, and more.
Best Health Professional Student Loans And Rates
Understanding the best health professional student loans and the best ways to pay for health-related graduate school given the borrowing limit changes.
What To Do With Student Loans When You’re Unemployed
Having student loans when you’re unemployed can be challenging, but there are options (including unemployment deferment) to help make it easier.
IRS Tax Refund Calendar And Schedule 2026 (Updated)
See the full 2026 IRS tax refund calendar and learn how to check your tax refund status and which returns take longer to process.