Best Parent Student Loans For College
We break down the best college loans for parents, including parent student loans. Look at your options as well as some alternatives.
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This Week In College And Money News: May 1, 2026
The Education Department finalizes new student loan rules effective July 1. Plus: 15 HBCUs launch a research coalition, a $10K AI degree is announced, and a court blocks admissions data collection at 170+ colleges.
Department of Education Finalizes Loan Limits and Repayment Plan Changes
The Education Department finalized new student loan limits, ended Grad PLUS, and launched two new repayment plans. Here’s what changes July 1, 2026.
Teen Brokerage vs. UTMA: Key Differences Explained
Teen brokerage and UGMA/UTMA accounts look alike but differ on ownership, taxes, and FAFSA. Here’s how to pick the right one before funding it.
Idaho Approves Largest Tuition Hike in Three Years
Idaho’s State Board approved 4.4-4.7% tuition increases (the largest in three years) signaling a broader increase in public college costs.
Fed Holds Rates Steady In Rare 8-4 Split: What It Means For Savings, CDs, And Mortgages
The Federal Reserve held rates steady April 29 in a rare 8-4 split. Here’s what the pause means for HYSA yields, CD rates, and 30-year mortgage pricing.
Education Secretary McMahon: 1 in 4 Student Loan Borrowers Now Delinquent or in Default
Education Secretary Linda McMahon told a Senate subcommittee that more than one in four federal student loan borrowers are delinquent or in default.
10 Least Expensive Colleges In 2026: Six Charge $0 Tuition
Here are the least expensive colleges in the U.S. based on annual tuition for in-state students.
How To Get A Free Credit Report Every Week From Equifax, Experian, And TransUnion
You shouldn’t have to pay to check your credit. Here are 3 ways to get a free credit score report easily.
Borrowers Report Parents Loans Showing Up on Their Student Aid Accounts After Weekend Update
Borrowers say their parents’ Parent PLUS Loans (many discharged, some showing default) appeared on their StudentAid accounts after the FSA weekend update.
FAFSA’s Real-Time Fraud Tool: What Students Need to Know Before They Apply
The Education Department’s new automated FAFSA identity check screens applicants for fraud in real time, targeting a $1 billion ghost student problem.