Who Wins College Scholarships? Sallie Data Shows Early, High-Volume Applicants
Sallie surveyed 511 scholarship applicants: 63% of winners started in high school, and top winners earned a median $12,750 across 3 or more awards.
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Are There Student Loans That Go Directly To You?
There are no student loans that go directly to you. In the United States, all qualified education loans must be disbursed to the college first.
Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) Student Loan Calculator
Calculate your RAP student loan payment in seconds. Enter your AGI and dependents to estimate your monthly payment under the Repayment Assistance Plan.
New Bill Would Use IRS Data To Automatically Put Struggling Student Loan Borrowers Into Low Payments
Rep. Bonamici’s SIMPLE Act would auto-enroll student loan borrowers 75 days delinquent into the lowest-payment IDR plan using IRS data starting July 2028.
How Do You Calculate Current Net Worth Of Assets For FAFSA
Learn how to calculate and report assets for FAFSA, including cash, investments, business, and farm net worth.
CIT Bank Platinum Savings APY Boost: Earn 4.25% For 6 Months
CIT Bank is offering a boosted 4.25% APY for six months with the latest promo for the Platinum Savings Account.
10 Best Free Checking Accounts In October 2026
These are the best free checking accounts for your banking in 2026, including free checking with interest, cashback debit, and more.
High Schools Push Four-Year College To 66% Of Students. Only 45% Actually Go.
RAND survey: 66% of high school students say school staff push four-year college; community college, trades, and apprenticeships get little emphasis.
Free Community College Pays For Itself, New NBER Study Finds
New NBER research finds Tennessee’s free community college program raised enrollment, degrees, and earnings — and paid for itself through tax revenue.
IRS Proposes Ending Tax-Exempt Status For 18,000 Private Schools Over Race-Based Policies
Treasury and IRS proposed rules would end tax-exempt status for private schools with race-based policies, hitting 18,000 schools. Lawsuits are likely.
How To Start Building Credit Early: Moves To Make Before You Need It
Here are the steps to take to start building credit early, before you’re 18, when you’re in college, or however early you can start.