FAFSA’s Real-Time Fraud Tool: What Students Need to Know Before They Apply
The Education Department’s new automated FAFSA identity check screens applicants for fraud in real time, targeting a $1 billion ghost student problem.
8 Colleges Closing In 2026: Full List Of Closures
Hampshire, Anna Maria, Lourdes and five more U.S. colleges will close in 2026. See the full list of closures and six major mergers underway.
43 Million Americans Have Some College But No Degree — Here’s Why They Left
New survey: 35% of college dropouts left over personal finances, not academics. 43.1 million Americans have some college, no degree.
Senate Democrats Push To Extend SAVE Plan Transition Deadline For 7M Borrowers
Senate Democrats led by Merkley, Kaine, Warren, and Whitehouse press Education Secretary McMahon to extend the 90-day SAVE Plan transition deadline.
52 USC Marshall Professors Sign Letter Warning Of Business School’s “Downward Trajectory”
52 USC Marshall faculty signed a letter warning Dean Garrett of a “downward trajectory” in rankings, revenue, and reputation. Here’s what they want.
Community College Enrollment Climbs as 18-to-20-Year-Olds Lead
Students aged 18 to 20 became the largest share of first-time associate degree earners in 2024-25 as community college enrollment outpaced four-year schools.
Education Department Tells Borrowers To Expect Repayment, Not Forgiveness
Undersecretary Nicholas Kent told AEI that student loan forgiveness “is not happening” as Treasury takes over default collections and RAP launches July 1.
This Week In College And Money News: April 24, 2026
FTC shuts down $8.8M student loan scam, Louisiana rejects scholarship repayment bill, 442 colleges face closure risk, and COVID remote learning still hurts enrollment.
Judge Approves $425M Capital One 360 Savings Settlement — Payments Expected July
A federal judge approved Capital One’s $425 million 360 Savings settlement. Here’s who qualifies, how much you’ll get, and when payments go out.
New Analysis Projects Class Of 2026 Will Borrow $43,500 For A Bachelor’s Degree
NerdWallet projects 2026 high school grads could borrow $43,500 for a bachelor’s degree as new federal repayment rules take effect July 1.
Treasury Set To Ramp Up Defaulted Student Loan Collections In July
Treasury and the Education Department plan to begin contacting roughly 500,000 defaulted student loan borrowers in July as collections ramp up.