Faculty Unions Oppose 3-Year Degrees As Massachusetts, Virginia And Ohio Push Ahead
AAUP and AFT oppose three-year bachelor’s degrees as Massachusetts, Virginia and Ohio push shorter, cheaper pathways toward graduation.
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Thinking of Using Your 529 Plan to Buy Your Kid a House? Here’s What The Rules Say
Can you use a 529 plan to buy a house or pay a mortgage for your college student? Here’s what the IRS allows — and the tax trap to avoid.
Education Department Will Cut Federal Loans From Low-Earning College Programs
The Education Department’s final rule ties federal student loans to graduate earnings. See which programs are at risk and when the changes take effect.
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Borrowers Can Now Apply For The New RAP Repayment Plan Online At StudentAid.gov
Borrowers can now apply for the new RAP student loan repayment plan online at StudentAid.gov, though the site is loading slowly during the rollout.
Florida Could Bar Undocumented Students From Public Universities Starting in 2027
Florida is advancing rules to bar undocumented students from its public universities and colleges, a change that could cost colleges $15M a year.
Your CFP Is Probably Using AI — Here’s What You Should Expect
FPSB’s new AI guidance for CFP professionals sets expectations for consumers on advisor AI use, disclosures, and data privacy. Here’s what to ask your planner.
CFPB Now Requires ID Verification to File a Complaint
CFPB now requires email and phone verification to file complaints, steering credit disputes to Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion first. Advocates object.
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.
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.