What $300 Billion Could Actually Forgive In Student Loans
$300 billion can’t erase all student debt — but it could make 21 million borrowers debt-free. Here are 5 data-backed ways to spend it, by the numbers.
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Education Department Moves Special Ed to HHS and Civil Rights to DOJ
The Education Department moved special ed to HHS and civil rights to DOJ. IDEA, Title IX, and Section 504 stay in force. Here’s what families should know.
Syracuse University Admits First Budget Deficit in Years After Missing 2026 Enrollment
Syracuse University faces its first budget deficit in years after missing Fall 2026 enrollment. Here’s what it means for families weighing the cost.
How CIT Bank’s 4.10% APY Stacks Up Against The Best Savings Accounts
CIT Bank’s 4.10% APY beats Marcus, Ally, and matches SoFi’s boosted rate — without the direct deposit requirement.
New Graduate School Loan Limits Start July 1: What Students Need to Know
New graduate loan limits take effect on July 1, and here’s what graduate student borrowers need to know and how to plan.
DOJ Finds UC Davis Medical School Discriminated By Race In Admissions
DOJ finds UC Davis School of Medicine discriminated by race in admissions, violating the 2023 SFFA ruling. Settlement talks or a lawsuit could follow.
Financial Aid Calculator For 2026-27 (SAI Calculator)
Our financial aid calculator to help you find your Student Aid Index (SAI) and determine your financial aid eligibility.
UC Humanities And Social Science Faculty Join STEM Push To Restore The SAT
UC humanities and social science faculty back their STEM colleagues, demanding both the SAT/ACT math and verbal sections return to UC admissions.
7.8 Million Student Loan Borrowers Are About to Deal With a New Debt Collector: The U.S. Treasury
A new Congressional report details Treasury’s takeover of defaulted student loan servicing — and the failed 2015 pilot that tested the same idea.
Colleges Are Requiring SAT and ACT Scores Again — Here’s the Full List for 2027
Top colleges are requiring SAT and ACT scores again for 2027. See which schools changed their policies and what students should do now.
University of Denver Eliminates 5 Departments In Restructuring After $30 Million Shortfall
University of Denver will merge five schools into two and cut five departments after projecting a $30 million budget gap. Student degrees are unaffected.