IRS: More Than Half of States Have Joined the New $1,700 Federal Scholarship Tax Credit
The IRS says 27 states have opted into the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, a $1,700 credit for school scholarship donations starting in 2027.
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Tired of Reapplying for Student Loans Every Year? There’s a Better Way
Student Choice offer the unique education line of credit that can save you from reapplying for student loans every year.
5 Best HELOC Alternatives For Home Equity In 2026
HELOCs have been hard to come by during the pandemic. But you may still be able to tap your home equity with one of these HELOC alternatives.
House Passes Bill to Screen Every FAFSA for Identity Fraud
The House passed the No Aid for Ghost Students Act, requiring fraud screening on every FAFSA. Here’s what it means for students and aid timing.
Social Security’s 2032 Insolvency Would Cut The Average Check By $500 A Month, CRFB Report
A new CRFB report finds Social Security’s 2032 insolvency would trigger a 24% cut, slashing the average benefit by $500 a month. No state would be spared.
Court Strikes Down Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
A federal judge struck down Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee, ruling it an illegal tax only Congress can impose. What the decision means for colleges and hiring.
62 Lawmakers Demand Education Department Act on Student Loan Default Crisis
62 lawmakers led by Warren and Merkley press the Education Department to defuse the student loan default cliff, with 9 million now in default. Answers due June 22.
Universities Cut Jobs and Degrees as International Graduate Students Vanish in 2026
International graduate enrollment fell again in 2026, triggering layoffs, deficits, and program cuts at DePaul, UNT, and UT-Arlington as visa rules tighten.
What “Meeting 100% of Demonstrated Need” Actually Means at U.S. Colleges
Colleges define need with different formulas and meet it with grants, loans, and work-study. Learn how to read past the aid letter language.
House Spending Bill Would Eliminate Subsidized Student Loans To Pay For Pell
House FY27 spending bill would eliminate subsidized student loans after July 2027 to fund a $50 Pell Grant increase, raising potential debt by $6,000 per borrower.
Education Line Of Credit vs. Private Student Loans
An education line of credit can help you pay for all four years of college with just one loan application. Here’s what you should know and how they compare to private student loans.