Real-Time FAFSA Result Launch: What Students And Financial Aid Offices Need To Know
The Department of Education launched real-time FAFSA results on May 31, 2026. Students now get their SAI and Pell eligibility instantly.
Gen Z Got Only 38% Right On A Basic Money Quiz — The Worst Of Any Generation
Most Americans flunked a basic money quiz this year. Adults got just 47% of personal finance questions right — the worst score in a decade. Gen Z scored worst.
Could Your College Close? 5 Warning Signs Every Family Should Watch For
Hampshire and Anna Maria just announced closures. Here are 5 warning signs your college could shut down — and what to do to protect yourself.
On-Campus Students, Online Classes: What Are They Actually Paying For?
40% of California college classes are now online — even for on-campus students. A look at what tuition and housing dollars are really buying.
2027 HSA Contribution Limits Rise to $4,500 and $9,000
IRS sets 2027 HSA contribution limits at $4,500 self-only and $9,000 family. See the new HDHP deductibles, out-of-pocket caps, and DPCSA rule.
This Week In College And Money News: May 29, 2026
Celebrate 529 Day with bonus offers and our Reddit AMA, plus climbing mortgage delinquencies, the grad loan-cap healthcare fight, and new FAFSA hurdles.
UC Faculty Demand SAT Return For STEM Majors After 30x Spike In Students Below High School Math
Over 600 UC faculty are demanding the SAT return for STEM majors by 2027, citing a 30x jump in students testing below high school math level.
Wage Garnishment On Defaulted Student Loans Restarts This Fall
Federal wage garnishment on defaulted student loans restarts this fall. 5M borrowers face 15% paycheck cuts. Three ways to stop it before it starts.
Student Loan Borrowers Are 3.8x More Likely to Be Behind on Their Mortgage in 2026
A Biden-era rule let borrowers qualify using $0 student loan payments. With SAVE struck down, the bill is coming due — here’s the data and impact
Warren Asks GAO To Probe Whether Education Department Cuts Have Crippled College Oversight
Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants GAO to investigate whether Education Department staffing cuts have weakened oversight of colleges receiving Title IV funds.
How Mandatory College Fees Like SMU’s $8,080 Catch Families Off Guard
Mandatory college student fees can add $2,000 to $8,000 a year to tuition. See average costs, outrageous examples, and how families should plan.