California Tops List of States With Highest Student Aid Fraud at $171 Million
The Department of Education says FAFSA identity verification blocked $1B+ in student aid fraud. California led with $171M prevented. Here’s the state-by-state breakdown.
Democratic Senators File Resolution to Block Trump PSLF Employer Restrictions
Democratic senators introduced a resolution to overturn the Trump PSLF rule restricting qualifying employers. Here’s what borrowers need to know.
89,720 PSLF Buyback Applications Are Pending — But Many Borrowers Won’t Need Them
The PSLF Buyback backlog grew to 89,720 in March 2026. With a 27-month wait, many borrowers will hit 120 PSLF payments before their buyback is processed.
554,000 Borrowers Still Stuck in Student Loan Repayment Backlog Despite Record Processing
The student loan IDR backlog fell to 553,966 in March 2026, and loan forgiveness resumed with 21,200 discharges after two months of zero cancellations.
New Bills Propose Lowering Federal Student Loan Rates Starting July 2026
Two new bills in Congress would cut federal student loan interest to 0% or 2% for 43 million borrowers. Here’s what each proposes and why it may not matter as much as you think.
College Board’s Education Pays 2026 Report Confirms: A Degree Still Pays Off
College Board’s Education Pays 2026 shows bachelor’s degree holders earn $31,200 more per year. See the latest earnings data and break-even analysis.
Tony Thurmond Backs Billionaire Tax For K-14 Schools As He Runs for California Governor
Tony Thurmond and Sonya Christian discussed dual enrollment, literacy goals, and K-14 funding at the ASU+GSV Summit. Here are the key takeaways.
IDR Payment Tracker Returning to StudentAid.gov After Education Department Reversal
The Education Department says it’s restoring the IDR payment tracker on StudentAid.gov, reversing its December statement. No timeline has been provided.
The Education Department Is Exposing Tens of Millions in Covid-Era Fraud
The Department of Education and OIG have uncovered tens of millions in Covid-era education fraud across Puerto Rico, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
This Week In College And Money News: April 10, 2026
This week: the Education Department releases draft accreditation rules, Parent PLUS caps create college funding gaps, a new 401(k) rule could add crypto and private equity, and a judge blocks admissions data collection.
New Data: Colleges Now Discount Tuition 56% on Average — A Record High
Nearly 90% of private college freshmen get a tuition discount. Federal data breaks down who pays $0, who pays full price, and who falls in between.