IRS Adds Citizenship Question To Draft 2026 Form 1040
The IRS draft 2026 Form 1040 asks filers if they are citizens or authorized to work, tied to a Treasury rule limiting refundable EITC and child tax credits.
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New Senate Bill Would Give First-Time Homebuyers $5 For Every $1 They Save
Sen. Jeff Merkley’s Homeownership Promise Act would match first-time homebuyers’ down payment savings $5 for $1, up to $50,000 in federal HUD grants.
Cornell Wants Admissions To Reward ‘Enough’ Instead Of ‘The Best’ — And Blames The Common App
Cornell’s 238-page Future of the American University report targets AI, admissions, and opaque tuition pricing. Here are its four biggest recommendations.
Santa Clara University Expands California Promise Aid To Families Earning $150,000 Or Less
Santa Clara University will cover tuition, fees, and housing after family contribution for California families earning $150,000 or less from fall 2027.
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.
Student Loan Borrowers In Their 40s Have 45% Smaller 401(k) Balances, EBRI Finds
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.
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.