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.
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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.
GAO: 94% Of College Sports Programs Lose Money — And Students Help Cover The Gap
A new GAO report finds 94% of Division I athletics programs spend more than they earn, with colleges covering gaps using tuition and student fees.
HBCU and MSI Student Loan Options for 2026
HBCU and MSI student loan options in 2026, including the Student Freedom Initiative, Parent PLUS, and federal Direct Loans — plus the right order to borrow.
PSLF Buyback Delays: Timeline & Updates
PSLF Buyback lets borrowers retroactively count past deferment months. Processing takes 60-90 days. Learn how it works and what delays to expect.
Heritage Foundation Releases Model State Law To Enact Trump’s Higher Education Compact
The Heritage Foundation released model state legislation to enact Trump’s higher education compact, tying college funding to earnings and admissions.
Berkeley, Ohio State Among 24 Colleges With No AI Admissions Policy, Report Finds
Public records requests to 24 universities found none with a policy governing AI in admissions, matching what The College Investor found this year.