Education Department Tells Borrowers To Expect Repayment, Not Forgiveness
Undersecretary Nicholas Kent told AEI that student loan forgiveness “is not happening” as Treasury takes over default collections and RAP launches July 1.
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This Week In College And Money News: April 24, 2026
FTC shuts down $8.8M student loan scam, Louisiana rejects scholarship repayment bill, 442 colleges face closure risk, and COVID remote learning still hurts enrollment.
Judge Approves $425M Capital One 360 Savings Settlement — Payments Expected July
A federal judge approved Capital One’s $425 million 360 Savings settlement. Here’s who qualifies, how much you’ll get, and when payments go out.
How to Fill Your Tax Brackets With Roth Conversions
Use 2026 tax brackets to size Roth conversions that fill the 12% or 24% band without pushing into higher rates. Three examples for pre-retirees.
New Analysis Projects Class Of 2026 Will Borrow $43,500 For A Bachelor’s Degree
NerdWallet projects 2026 high school grads could borrow $43,500 for a bachelor’s degree as new federal repayment rules take effect July 1.
How The Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) Works: Payments, Eligibility, And Forgiveness
The Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) launches July 2026. See how payments are calculated, who qualifies, and what changes for married borrowers.
Treasury Set To Ramp Up Defaulted Student Loan Collections In July
Treasury and the Education Department plan to begin contacting roughly 500,000 defaulted student loan borrowers in July as collections ramp up.
Roth vs. Traditional IRA 2026: A Decision Tree With The New IRS Limits
Use this 2026 IRA decision tree to choose between Roth or Traditional in six yes/no steps, using the latest IRS contribution limits and income phase-outs.
Graduate PLUS Loans Confirmed Included In Federal Borrowing Cap Starting July 2026
The Department of Education confirmed Graduate PLUS loans will count toward the new $257,500 OBBBA lifetime borrowing limit starting July 1, 2026.
How New Graduate School Loan Limits Will Impact Colleges
Graduate loan caps in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will cut billions in federal lending. Find out which states and programs are hit hardest.
Louisiana Wants Students To Repay State Scholarships If They Drop Out
Louisiana HB 385 would force TOPS scholarship recipients to repay award money if they drop out or lose eligibility. Here’s what the bill says.