States Push to Block New PSLF Employer Rule Before July 1 Deadline
States ask a federal judge to block the new PSLF employer rule before July 1 as the Education Dept. adds a perjury attestation to certification forms.
Whitman College Caps Tuition at 10% of Income — No Cutoff Like Harvard or MIT
Whitman College will cap tuition at 10% of family income starting in 2026–27, with no income limit — a sliding-scale alternative to free-tuition cutoffs.
Department of Ed Will Begin July 1 Exit Plan for 7 Million SAVE Plan Borrowers
SAVE Plan borrowers have 90 days to choose a new student loan repayment plan starting July 1, 2026. Here’s how to pick the right one.
State Nonprofit Lenders Step In As Grad PLUS Loans Disappear July 1
As federal Grad PLUS loans end July 1, state nonprofit lenders like CHESLA, RISLA and Minnesota’s SELF program are rolling out graduate school loans.
Department of Education Bumps Autopay Interest Discount to 1% — Here’s Who Wins
The Department of Education is raising the student loan autopay interest discount from 0.25% to 1% on July 1, 2026. Here’s who benefits and who doesn’t.
House Democrat Files Resolution to Impeach Education Secretary Linda McMahon
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici filed a resolution to impeach Education Secretary Linda McMahon over the Department’s dismantling. Why it likely won’t advance.
Student Loan Servicers Are Robocalling SAVE Borrowers About the July 1 Switch
Student loan servicers are robocalling SAVE borrowers about the July 1 switch. Here’s what the calls say, why they’re happening, and what to do next.
Where’s the June Student Loan Status Report? The Settlement Only Required Six
The Dept. of Education didn’t skip a June student loan status report — its settlement required only six, filed Dec–May. A July 8 hearing decides what’s next.
What $300 Billion Could Actually Forgive In Student Loans
$300 billion can’t erase all student debt — but it could make 21 million borrowers debt-free. Here are 5 data-backed ways to spend it, by the numbers.
Education Department Moves Special Ed to HHS and Civil Rights to DOJ
The Education Department moved special ed to HHS and civil rights to DOJ. IDEA, Title IX, and Section 504 stay in force. Here’s what families should know.
Syracuse University Admits First Budget Deficit in Years After Missing 2026 Enrollment
Syracuse University faces its first budget deficit in years after missing Fall 2026 enrollment. Here’s what it means for families weighing the cost.