Free College Applications: Colleges With No Fees Or Fee Waivers
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Department of Ed Will Begin July 1 Exit Plan for 7 Million SAVE Plan Borrowers
SAVE Plan borrowers have 90 days to choose a new student loan repayment plan starting July 1, 2026. Here’s how to pick the right one.
Parent PLUS Loans, PSLF, and Default: Your Top Student Loan Questions Answered
We answer your questions on this live Q&A about student loans, parent PLUS loans, default, and more.
Student Loan Tax Bomb Calculator And Estimator
The student loan tax bomb calculator can help you estimate your future tax liability based on the amount of student loan debt forgiven.
State Nonprofit Lenders Step In As Grad PLUS Loans Disappear July 1
As federal Grad PLUS loans end July 1, state nonprofit lenders like CHESLA, RISLA and Minnesota’s SELF program are rolling out graduate school loans.
What Happened to Discover Student Loans? (And What to Do Now)
Discover stopped issuing student loans in 2024 and sold its $10.1B portfolio. Here’s what current borrowers should know — and the best alternatives.
Department of Education Bumps Autopay Interest Discount to 1% — Here’s Who Wins
The Department of Education is raising the student loan autopay interest discount from 0.25% to 1% on July 1, 2026. Here’s who benefits and who doesn’t.
House Democrat Files Resolution to Impeach Education Secretary Linda McMahon
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici filed a resolution to impeach Education Secretary Linda McMahon over the Department’s dismantling. Why it likely won’t advance.
Student Loan Servicers Are Robocalling SAVE Borrowers About the July 1 Switch
Student loan servicers are robocalling SAVE borrowers about the July 1 switch. Here’s what the calls say, why they’re happening, and what to do next.
4 Main Examples Of Assets And How To Think About Your Money
Asset allocation is more than just stocks and bonds, you need to think about the bigger buckets of assets in your portfolio.
Where’s the June Student Loan Status Report? The Settlement Only Required Six
The Dept. of Education didn’t skip a June student loan status report — its settlement required only six, filed Dec–May. A July 8 hearing decides what’s next.