Tony Thurmond Backs Billionaire Tax For K-14 Schools As He Runs for California Governor
Tony Thurmond and Sonya Christian discussed dual enrollment, literacy goals, and K-14 funding at the ASU+GSV Summit. Here are the key takeaways.
IDR Payment Tracker Returning to StudentAid.gov After Education Department Reversal
The Education Department says it’s restoring the IDR payment tracker on StudentAid.gov, reversing its December statement. No timeline has been provided.
The Education Department Is Exposing Tens of Millions in Covid-Era Fraud
The Department of Education and OIG have uncovered tens of millions in Covid-era education fraud across Puerto Rico, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
This Week In College And Money News: April 10, 2026
This week: the Education Department releases draft accreditation rules, Parent PLUS caps create college funding gaps, a new 401(k) rule could add crypto and private equity, and a judge blocks admissions data collection.
New Data: Colleges Now Discount Tuition 56% on Average — A Record High
Nearly 90% of private college freshmen get a tuition discount. Federal data breaks down who pays $0, who pays full price, and who falls in between.
Treasury Taps Robinhood and BNY Mellon to Power New Trump Accounts Program
Treasury designates BNY Mellon and Robinhood to run the new Trump Accounts program. What families need to know about eligibility and the new app.
Trump’s Budget Proposal Would Cut $2.3 Billion From Education
Trump’s budget proposal freezes Pell Grants, eliminates FSEOG, and guts Work-Study. Here’s how it affects students and what happens next.
Trump Accounts: 4 Million Kids Enrolled, IRS Says
The IRS says 4 million children are enrolled in Trump Accounts. Learn who qualifies for the $1,000 pilot contribution and how to sign up.
Millions of Borrowers Must Choose a New Repayment Plan — Here’s How to Pick
Should you choose RAP or IBR for your student loans? Use our decision tree to find the new repayment plan for your situation.
$180 Billion in Student Loans Are Now in Default, New Federal Data Shows
FSA reports 7.7 million borrowers with $180 billion in student loans are in default as of December 2025. Here’s what borrowers need to know.
This Week In College And Money News: April 3, 2026
SAVE borrowers must switch plans as loan transfers, forgiveness, and program cuts reshape higher ed.