Are There Charities That Pay Off Student Loans? Here’s What’s Real In 2026
Charities that pay off student loans are mostly a myth. Here’s what the Debt Collective, federal forgiveness, and employer SLRA programs actually cover.
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Federal Student Loan Rates Set To Rise For The 2026-27 School Year
Federal student loan rates rise for 2026-27: 6.52% undergrad, 8.07% grad, 9.07% PLUS — based on the May 10-year Treasury auction.
South Carolina Higher Ed Agency Short $25 Million on Scholarships Already Awarded
South Carolina’s higher education agency is $25M short on scholarships already awarded — three years after a $152M surplus exposed projection failures.
Pell Grant Eligibility Jumped 31% After FAFSA Simplification, GAO Finds
A new GAO report finds FAFSA simplification expanded Pell Grant eligibility by 570,000 students and added 1.9 million to the max award rolls.
UC Irvine Cuts MBA Tuition to $99,000 to Slip Under New Federal Loan Cap
UC Irvine’s Merage School is cutting MBA tuition to $99,000 to fall under the new $100,000 federal graduate loan cap. But there’s a catch for borrowers.
Education Department Stops Updating Key School Data After Cutting Research Arm
Education Department’s update of Education Statistics stopped updating after cutting its research arm. Key school data is now over a year old.
SAVE Forbearance Is Ending: 7 Million Borrowers Face Repayment Restart
SAVE forbearance ends 90 days after your servicer contacts you starting July 1. Most borrowers face an end-of-September restart. Here’s what to do.
What Is An Index Fund? (And Is It A Good Investment Choice?)
An index fund is an exchange traded fund (ETF) or mutual fund that is designed to mirror the performance of a certain stock market benchmark.
How To Get A Student Loan (Federal and Private)
Do you know how to get a student loan? This article covers applying for both federal and private loans. If you need a student loan, take a look!
Canvas Hack Hits Nearly 9,000 Schools And Interrupts Online Access Right Before Finals
Canvas LMS was held for ransom by ShinyHunters hackers, hitting nearly 9,000 schools during finals week. Here’s what students and parents need to know.
This Week In College And Money News: May 8, 2026
The private student loan market is doubling, Campbell cuts tuition, faculty buyouts hit major schools, and SAVE borrowers must pick a new plan before July 1.