Trump Administration Abandons Plan To Eliminate CFPB After 13 Months Of Court Losses
After 13 months of court losses, the Trump CFPB is shifting from elimination to writing rules the financial industry wants.
Nearly 60 Colleges Are Now Allowing 3-Year Bachelor’s Degrees
Nearly 60 colleges now offer or are developing 3-year bachelor’s degrees. Learn which schools, how the programs work, and what the tradeoffs are.
Detroit Woman Guilty of $2.5M Student Aid Fraud
A Detroit woman pleaded guilty to stealing $2.5M in federal student aid using 80+ fake students over 10 years. Here’s how the scheme worked.
This Week In College And Money News: March 27, 2026
Colleges face layoffs and budget cuts as student loan collections shift to Treasury.
Dept. of Education To Downsize Headquarters And Move Buildings
The Education Department will leave its D.C. headquarters for a smaller building. Here’s what the move means for taxpayers and borrowers.
Education Department Says 10 Million FAFSA Forms Complete
Over 10 million 2026-27 FAFSA forms are complete. Learn about the milestone, new earnings data, and what it means for families.
200,000 Borrowers Await Ninth Circuit Ruling on $12 Billion Student Loan Settlement
The Ninth Circuit heard arguments in the Sweet v. McMahon borrower defense settlement. Here’s what 200,000 borrowers need to know.
PSLF Strategy in 2026: New Employer Rule, RAP Plan, and Parent PLUS Changes
The SAVE Plan is dead, a new RAP plan launches July 2026, and Parent PLUS borrowers face a closing window. Here are the four PSLF requirements and what’s changed for each.
What Are Ghost Students? Financial Aid Fraud Explained
Ghost students use stolen identities to enroll in college and steal financial aid. Learn how the scam works and what ED is doing about it.
576,000+ Borrowers Still Stuck in Student Loan Repayment Plan Backlog
Over 576,000 borrowers remain stuck in a student loan repayment plan backlog. New apps process in days, but old ones face months of delays.
This Week In College And Money News: March 20, 2026
Colleges face financial strain, policy battles, and shifting enrollment trends this week.