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Pitt Launches Free Tuition for Pennsylvania Families Earning Under $75,000
The University of Pittsburgh will cover full tuition at its Bradford, Greensburg, Johnstown, and Titusville campuses for PA families earning under $75K.
53% Of College Students Feel Pressured By Social Media To Overspend
WalletHub’s new student money survey finds 53% of college students feel social media pressure to overspend and 28% question their tuition’s value.
Best Medical School Student Loans And Financial Aid
Here are the best medical school student loans and financial aid options, from federal loans to private loans, and grants and scholarships.
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.
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.