Graduate PLUS Loans Confirmed Included In Federal Borrowing Cap Starting July 2026
The Department of Education confirmed Graduate PLUS loans will count toward the new $257,500 OBBBA lifetime borrowing limit starting July 1, 2026.
How New Graduate School Loan Limits Will Impact Colleges
Graduate loan caps in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will cut billions in federal lending. Find out which states and programs are hit hardest.
Louisiana Wants Students To Repay State Scholarships If They Drop Out
Louisiana HB 385 would force TOPS scholarship recipients to repay award money if they drop out or lose eligibility. Here’s what the bill says.
Fidelity Adds 100+ ETFs to $100 Service Fee List Starting June 2026
Fidelity expands its $100 ETF service fee list from 27 to 120+ funds. Roundhill, Kurv, and other niche issuers affected starting June 2026.
Senate Democrats Move To Repeal Education Freedom Tax Credit Before 2027 Launch
30 Democratic senators introduced a bill to repeal the Education Freedom Tax Credit before it takes effect in 2027.
Intuit Faces Class Action Over TurboTax Refund Advances to Active-Duty Military
New class action lawsuit alleges TurboTax refund advance loans violated the Military Lending Act by overcharging active-duty service members.
This Week In College And Money News: April 17, 2026
Hampshire College closes, student loans get auto-discharged, Georgia raises tuition, and PSLF faces new threats. This week’s college and money news.
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.