DOJ Finds UC San Diego Medical School Discriminated By Race In Admissions
The DOJ found UC San Diego’s medical school used race in admissions, admitting Black applicants at over double the rate of white applicants after SFFA.
DOJ Opens Civil Rights Investigation Into Harvard’s $630 Million In China-Based Funding
The Justice Department opened a Title VI investigation into whether Harvard’s China-funded financial aid programs discriminate against American students.
Federal Judge Rules Trump Administration Can’t Cancel Grants Over New Agency Priorities
A federal judge ruled OMB’s “agency priorities” clause doesn’t let Trump officials cancel grants already awarded, protecting $5.39B in state funding.
Seniors With Defaulted Student Loans Could Lose Over $2,000 A Year In Benefits
Warren pressed Treasury nominee Francis Brooke on whether 450,000 seniors with defaulted student loans will face Social Security cuts of $2,000+ a year.
How Real Is The Student Loan Tax Bomb? What The IRS Data Says
The student loan tax bomb returns in 2026. History says few ever paid it, but millions now near forgiveness. See what the IRS data reveals.
Nelnet FAQ Signals Department Of Education Cut SAVE Exit Timeline By 3 Months
Nelnet’s updated FAQ signals the Department of Education shortened the SAVE exit timeline: all 7 million borrowers likely get 90-day notices by end of 2026.
IRS Data: Families Paid Just $464 On Average In 529 Plan Penalties
New IRS data shows only 165,000 tax returns paid the 529 plan penalty for 2023, totaling $76.6 million – an average of just $464 per family.
Ninth Circuit Rejects Education Department’s Bid To Delay Loan Forgiveness
The Ninth Circuit affirmed Sweet v. McMahon settlement deadlines, ordering the Department of Education to deliver debt relief to 170,000+ borrowers.
Common Sense Media Rates Google AI Search An “Unacceptable Risk” For Kids
Common Sense Media rated Google’s AI Overview and AI Mode an unacceptable risk for kids, citing failed safety tests, fabricated facts, and no off switch.
Gov. Pillen Orders $36 Million Mid-Year Cut To University Of Nebraska
The University of Nebraska System faces a surprise $36 million state funding cut after Gov. Jim Pillen ordered mid-year spending reductions.
Millions Leaving SAVE Could Still Owe $0 Per Month — But Most Haven’t Run The Numbers
The SAVE plan is ending, but up to 3 million borrowers may still qualify for $0 student loan payments on IBR. See the 2026 income cutoffs.