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.
Colleges Dropping Supplemental Essays 2026-27: Full List
Georgia Tech, UNC, UGA, Miami, Tulane and UW dropped supplemental essays for 2026-27. See the full list and why admissions offices cut them.
MOHELA Glitch Hits Student Loan Borrowers With False Past-Due Notices
MOHELA borrowers report false past-due balances and delinquency notices after forbearances vanished, with SAVE plan transition deadlines looming.
90 Days Left: CIT Bank’s 4.25% APY Promo Ends December 15
CIT Bank’s 4.25% Platinum Savings APY Boost ends December 15, 2026. Here’s what’s at stake if you wait — and what happens after the deadline.
Howard University Readmits 200 Of 502 Unenrolled Freshmen After Backlash
Howard University reversed 40% of its unenrollment decisions after cutting 502 freshmen. What families should check on their own student accounts now.