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Gov. Gavin Newsom gives his State of the State address at the State Capitol on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif. (Hector Amezcua/The Sacramento Bee via AP, Pool)
March 2, 2026

California Budget Proposal: More College Funding, Less Middle-Class Financial Aid

California’s 2026–27 budget preserves Cal Grants but cuts middle-income scholarships and defers some college funding.

Diverse group of smiling college students walking together on a sunny campus path, carrying backpacks and books. This image illustrates the value of perseverance, specifically encouraging sophomores to re-file the FAFSA for potential financial aid opportunities they may have missed as freshmen. Source: The College Investor
March 1, 2026

83% of College Students Link Money to Happiness, New CFP Report Finds

A new CFP Board report shows 83% of students link money to happiness while worrying about jobs, debt and housing costs.

Traditional white wooden church with a tall steeple and arched stained-glass windows, standing against a bright blue sky with white clouds. This image represents the analysis of educational attainment among U.S. religious groups, specifically highlighting the diverse range of college completion rates within Christian denominations, from Episcopalians to evangelicals. Source: The College Investor
February 28, 2026

The Most Educated Religious Groups In America

Pew Research data shows Hindus and Jews lead U.S. religious groups in college degrees. See how Christians, Catholics and atheists compare.

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February 27, 2026

Judge Dismisses SAVE Plan Lawsuit — SAVE Borrowers Still In Limbo

A federal judge dismissed the SAVE lawsuit as moot. Here’s what it means for student loan borrowers and repayment timelines.

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Monday, March 31, 2025. (Pool via AP)
February 27, 2026

Trump May Forgive Upwards Of $170B In Student Loan Debt

The Trump administration could oversee $170B in student loan forgiveness through PSLF, IDR, and borrower defense programs.

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon testifies before a House Committee on Appropriations subcommittee budget hearing on the US Department of Education on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
February 27, 2026

This Week In College And Money News: February 27, 2026

The Education Department urges colleges to reduce loan defaults amid privatization discussions.

Vice President JD Vance, right, speaks at a rally about "America's industrial resurgence," as he is flanked by Administrator of the Small Business Administration Kelly Loeffler, far left, and his wife, Usha Vance, Friday, March 14, 2025, at Vantage Plastics in Bay City, Mich. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
February 26, 2026

Can The Government Sell Its $1.6 Trillion Student Loan Portfolio?

President Trump is looking to privatize student loans again. Here’s what can happen, what it means for borrowers, and why it’s even an issue.

President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
February 25, 2026

Trump Proposes New Retirement Plan With $1,000 Government Match

Trump previews a federal retirement match modeled on the TSP. See who could qualify and what’s unknown.

Conceptual 3D illustration of a large human brain with arms and legs, carrying a red suitcase and briefcase while walking through an airport terminal. This visual metaphor represents the potential "brain drain" of graduate students and researchers leaving the United States due to stagnant funding and visa uncertainties, highlighting the risk of losing intellectual capital to competing nations. Source: The College Investor
February 25, 2026

Is America Facing A Graduate School Brain Drain?

Funding shifts and visa limits may push top U.S. graduate students abroad. Here’s what it means for national security and innovation.

The MOHELA building located in Chesterfield, Mo., is shown. An audit of Missouri's student loan authority released, depicts it as flush and loose with cash, rewarding executives with luxury perks and wasting money on buildings, parties and no-bid contracts. (AP Photo/James A. Finley)
February 23, 2026

Student Loan Borrowers Get Balance Adjustments After SAVE Interest Error

SAVE plan borrowers are receiving account balance adjustments after interest was added in error during the 0% interest payment pause.

Exterior view of the Social Security Administration building with bold black signage on the facade. This image represents the structural financial challenges facing the program, including a projected trust fund depletion by 2033, which could result in benefit cuts if Congress does not enact reforms such as adjusting payroll taxes or retirement age. Source: The College Investor
February 21, 2026

Social Security Cuts: What Young Workers Face

Social Security may cut benefits by 23% in 2033. Here’s what Millennials and Gen Z need to know about payroll taxes and retirement age.

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