Gallup: Americans’ Confidence In Higher Education Falls To 38% As AI Doubts Grow
Americans’ confidence in higher education fell to 38% in 2026, per Lumina-Gallup. Cost, campus politics, and AI’s threat to degrees drive doubts.
Education Department Asks Court To Toss Final Lawsuit Blocking SAVE Plan Shutdown
Education Dept. asks court to dismiss the last lawsuit blocking the SAVE shutdown, saying borrowers skipped a free 2025 tax fix and only $1,320 is at stake.
UC Admissions Board Scraps SAT Review Plan One Day Before Regents Meet
UC’s admissions board rescinded its plan to review SAT/ACT requirements days before regents meet, with no new timeline for the testing decision.
Education Department Updates Professional Degree List Again: More Nursing Programs Qualify
The Department of Education updated its professional degree list again, expanding nursing program eligibility and adding Ph.D. clinical psychology programs.
House Republicans Move To Dismantle The Department of Education
The Less Bureaucracy, Better Education package would split Education Department programs across five agencies. Key impacts for students and borrowers.
Davidson College Goes Tuition-Free For Families Earning Up To $175,000
Davidson College will offer free tuition to families earning up to $175,000 starting fall 2027, joining Harvard and MIT in income-based aid pledges.
NBER Study: Employers Don’t Penalize Community College Bachelor’s Degrees In Hiring
A new NBER study of 4,698 resumes finds employers view community college bachelor’s degrees the same as degrees from traditional four-year universities.
FTC Sends $2.7 Million To 62,893 Handy Gig Workers Over Misleading Pay Claims
FTC sends $2.7 million in refund checks to 62,893 Handy Technologies gig workers charged hidden fees and fines after inflated earnings claims.
75% Of American Families Now Save For Education, New Report Finds
75% of U.S. families now save for education, but only 30% use 529 plans, according to ISS Market Intelligence’s 2026 529 Industry Analysis report.
Senators Propose Letting Students Use Financial Aid To Pay For CLEP And Prior Learning Exams
The bipartisan Credit for Prior Learning Act would let students apply up to $2,000 in federal aid toward CLEP, DSST, and prior learning assessment fees.
PSLF Payments Must Now Be On Time Under Every Repayment Plan
As of July 1, 2026, all PSLF payments must be made on or before the due date. The 15-day grace period is gone. Here’s what changed and what still counts.