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Can you appeal financial aid after choosing a college? It’s rare, but some families get more help by asking again.
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Can you appeal financial aid after choosing a college? It’s rare, but some families get more help by asking again.

Lawmakers propose expanding Pell Grant use and tax credit eligibility.

Warren Buffett plans to retire as Berkshire Hathaway CEO by the end of 2025. Greg Abel will succeed him, pending board approval.

Doctors in training could lose PSLF credit under a Republican student loan bill that targets medical residency.

A banking outage is causing online banking disruptions at dozens of major banks, affecting Zelle, BillPay, and direct deposits.

The GOP’s proposed Pell rule would cut aid for students with higher Student Aid Index scores, even if their income is under the poverty threshold.

IRS raises 2026 HSA contribution limits to $4,400 for individuals and $8,750 for families.

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StudentAid.gov removed the IDR forgiveness tracker while legal battles question forgiveness authority under several IDR plans.
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