StudentAid.gov Goes Dark This Weekend—Days Before New Repayment Plans Launch
StudentAid.gov will be offline June 27–28 for maintenance, blocking FAFSA and IDR access days before new RAP repayment plans launch July 1.
Robert’s latest articles
Parents and College Loans in 2026: Cosigner Release and Parent PLUS Rate Changes
Parent PLUS loan rates are rising and benefits are shrinking, leading more parent borrowers to consider cosigned private college loans.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s “Professional Degree” Rule Days Before Loan Caps Hit
Judge Beryl Howell blocked the Education Department’s narrow “professional degree” rule, but the new $100K/$200K federal loan caps still start July 1.
Borrowers Sue to Stop SAVE Plan’s July Shutdown as Forced Plan Switches Loom
Four borrowers seek to block the SAVE plan shutdown and force loan forgiveness, but past borrower lawsuits over SAVE and REPAYE haven’t reversed the wind-down.
Tax Deductions For 529 Plan Contributions By State
Find out what a 529 plan is and also the tax benefits for your state. Also learn some more details regarding a 529 plan right here!
Bipartisan Push Would Cap Federal Student Loan Interest at 2%
A bipartisan discharge petition aims to force a House vote on capping federal student loan interest at 2% as payments climb for millions July 1.
UConn Freezes Tuition for Second Straight Year Despite $83.5 Million Budget Gap
UConn freezes tuition for a second year while closing an $83.5M budget gap through hiring limits, clinical revenue, and one-time funds. Here’s what it means.
What You’ll Actually Earn With CIT Bank’s 4.10% APY: $5k To $100k
Six months at 4.10% APY pays $102 on $5,000 — about $2,030 on $100,000. Here’s what CIT Bank’s boost actually puts in your account.
DHS Set to End ‘Duration of Status,’ Capping International Student Stays at 4 Years
DHS is set to end “duration of status,” capping F, J, and I visa stays at four years and requiring USCIS extensions for longer programs like PhDs.
States Push to Block New PSLF Employer Rule Before July 1 Deadline
States ask a federal judge to block the new PSLF employer rule before July 1 as the Education Dept. adds a perjury attestation to certification forms.
SAVE Student Loan Plan Timeline Estimates: What To Expect
Student loan borrowers stuck in SAVE face an upcoming deadline in late 2026 to change their repayment plans.