Judge Rules Early Decision Antitrust Lawsuit Against 32 Colleges Can Proceed
A federal judge ruled 32 elite colleges must face an antitrust lawsuit alleging early decision agreements inflated tuition and cut financial aid.
Treasury And IRS Detail $1,000 Saver’s Match Coming To Retirement Accounts In 2027
Treasury and the IRS outlined rules for the Saver’s Match, a $1,000 federal retirement match starting in 2027 that replaces the Saver’s Credit.
Fewer Borrowers Are Falling Seriously Behind On Student Loans, Federal Reserve Data Shows
Student loan balances fell $7 billion to $1.65 trillion in Q2 2026, per the New York Fed, and new serious delinquencies dropped sharply from 2025.
New House Bill Would Let Parents Transfer Parent PLUS Loans To Their Kids
House Democrats’ H.R. 9272 would let parents transfer Parent PLUS loans to adult children who can repay, releasing parents from the debt.
50% Of Parents Now Use 529 Plans, But 71% Still Expect To Borrow For College
CSF’s 20th annual survey finds 93% of parents will help fund college, 50% use 529 plans, and 71% still expect debt. See the key savings numbers here.
Department Of Education Releases Rules For Cutting Part-Time Students’ Loan Limits
The Department of Education released a 24-question FAQ on how colleges must cut federal student loan limits for part-time students starting July 1, 2026.
GAO: 94% Of College Sports Programs Lose Money — And Students Help Cover The Gap
A new GAO report finds 94% of Division I athletics programs spend more than they earn, with colleges covering gaps using tuition and student fees.
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.
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.