Heritage Foundation Releases Model State Law To Enact Trump’s Higher Education Compact
The Heritage Foundation released model state legislation to enact Trump’s higher education compact, tying college funding to earnings and admissions.
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Berkeley, Ohio State Among 24 Colleges With No AI Admissions Policy, Report Finds
Public records requests to 24 universities found none with a policy governing AI in admissions, matching what The College Investor found this year.
Final SAVE Plan Lawsuit Asks Judge To Revive REPAYE For 7 Million Borrowers
The last lawsuit over the SAVE plan shutdown filed its final brief. See the borrowers’ REPAYE argument, the government’s response, and what happens next.
Boston University Caps College Costs At $20,000 For Families Under $200,000
Boston University’s new BU Promise makes tuition free for families earning under $200,000 and caps yearly costs at $20,000, starting in 2026-27.
New Bipartisan Bill Would Let 529 Plans Pay Up to $35,000 Toward a First Home
The First-Time Home Buyer Empowerment Act would let 529 plan beneficiaries withdraw up to $35,000 tax-free to buy a first home. Here’s how it works.
New StudentAid.gov Banner Says PSLF Payment Counts Are Incorrect For Borrowers
A new StudentAid.gov banner says PSLF qualifying payment counts are incorrect after borrowers saw forgiveness credit drop. What it means and what to do.
GAO Report: Education Dept. Left Student Loan Servicers Scrambling On Major Changes
GAO says the Education Department fails to coordinate with student loan servicers on program changes, leaving 43 million borrowers to eat the delays.
Rice University Expands Free Tuition To Families Earning Up To $200,000
Rice University now offers free tuition to families earning up to $200,000 and full room and board under $100,000, starting with fall 2027 students. (147 characters)
McMahon Asks Every U.S. College to Publish a Reform Statement by End of 2026
Education Secretary Linda McMahon asked every U.S. college to publish a public reform statement by the end of 2026, answering seven questions on cost and merit.
Senators Introduce MERIT Act To End Legacy Admissions At Accredited Colleges
Six senators introduced the MERIT Act to end legacy and donor admissions preferences by tying college accreditation to the practice. Here’s what it does.
Home Insurance Policies Don’t Typically Cover Dorms (Or At Least Provide The Best Coverage)
Many families don’t realize that dorm rooms require special renters insurance policies that many normal insurance companies don’t offer.