Unions Sue To Block Student Loan Rule That Caps Nursing And Social Work Borrowing At $100,000
A union coalition led by the AFT and AFL-CIO is suing the Education Department over the RISE rule’s professional degree definition and loan caps.
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How To Close A Last-Minute Tuition Gap
Your fall tuition bill is due and you’re short. Here’s the order of operations that gets it covered without over-borrowing — including what changed on July 1.
Families Spent $34,019 On College Last Year, Up 10%
Families spent an average of $34,019 on college in 2025-26, up 10%. See how income, scholarships, and loans covered the bill in Sallie Mae’s new report.
Judge Rules Early Decision Antitrust Lawsuit Against 32 Colleges Can Proceed
A federal judge ruled 32 elite colleges must face an antitrust lawsuit alleging early decision agreements inflated tuition and cut financial aid.
401k Contribution And Income Limits (Annual Guide)
401(k) limits increase each year. If you want to max out your retirement account, check out the 2026 401(k) contribution limits.
Treasury And IRS Detail $1,000 Saver’s Match Coming To Retirement Accounts In 2027
Treasury and the IRS outlined rules for the Saver’s Match, a $1,000 federal retirement match starting in 2027 that replaces the Saver’s Credit.
Fewer Borrowers Are Falling Seriously Behind On Student Loans, Federal Reserve Data Shows
Student loan balances fell $7 billion to $1.65 trillion in Q2 2026, per the New York Fed, and new serious delinquencies dropped sharply from 2025.
New House Bill Would Let Parents Transfer Parent PLUS Loans To Their Kids
House Democrats’ H.R. 9272 would let parents transfer Parent PLUS loans to adult children who can repay, releasing parents from the debt.
50% Of Parents Now Use 529 Plans, But 71% Still Expect To Borrow For College
CSF’s 20th annual survey finds 93% of parents will help fund college, 50% use 529 plans, and 71% still expect debt. See the key savings numbers here.
Student Loans For Quarter System Schools
Quarter-system college split your aid three ways instead of two. Here’s how federal and private student loans are disbursed, and where families get caught short.
Department Of Education Releases Rules For Cutting Part-Time Students’ Loan Limits
The Department of Education released a 24-question FAQ on how colleges must cut federal student loan limits for part-time students starting July 1, 2026.