NBER Study: Employers Don’t Penalize Community College Bachelor’s Degrees In Hiring
A new NBER study of 4,698 resumes finds employers view community college bachelor’s degrees the same as degrees from traditional four-year universities.
FTC Sends $2.7 Million To 62,893 Handy Gig Workers Over Misleading Pay Claims
FTC sends $2.7 million in refund checks to 62,893 Handy Technologies gig workers charged hidden fees and fines after inflated earnings claims.
75% Of American Families Now Save For Education, New Report Finds
75% of U.S. families now save for education, but only 30% use 529 plans, according to ISS Market Intelligence’s 2026 529 Industry Analysis report.
Senators Propose Letting Students Use Financial Aid To Pay For CLEP And Prior Learning Exams
The bipartisan Credit for Prior Learning Act would let students apply up to $2,000 in federal aid toward CLEP, DSST, and prior learning assessment fees.
PSLF Payments Must Now Be On Time Under Every Repayment Plan
As of July 1, 2026, all PSLF payments must be made on or before the due date. The 15-day grace period is gone. Here’s what changed and what still counts.
Moody’s Cuts Brown University Outlook To Negative, Citing $1.7 Billion Debt Load
Moody’s revised Brown University’s outlook to negative, affirming its Aa1 rating but warning thin margins and $1.7 billion in debt could bring a downgrade.
Class Of 2026 Sets FAFSA Completion Record At 59.1%, NCAN Reports
Class of 2026 seniors set a FAFSA completion record at 59.1%, beating the 2018 mark by nearly 5 points as 200,000 more students filed, NCAN reports.
New Department of Education Rule Makes Accreditors Prove Degrees Are Worth The Cost
Private accreditors quietly raised degree requirements for decades. A new federal rule forces them to prove higher credentials are worth the cost.
New Bill Would Let Teachers Double-Dip PSLF And Teacher Loan Forgiveness
New bills from Rep. Hayes and Sen. Luján would let teachers count the same teaching service toward both PSLF and Teacher Loan Forgiveness.
Staying In SAVE Forbearance Has Cost Borrowers $3,500 Each — Here’s What Every Scenario Costs
Staying in the SAVE forbearance has cost typical borrowers $3,500 in interest with zero forgiveness credit. See all scenarios before you wait.
Applied For SAVE But Never Got In? Loan Servicers Are Denying Applications
Loan servicers are denying pending SAVE plan applications after the legal settlement. Borrowers have 90 days to pick a new repayment plan or payments resume.