IBR Rule Change Delayed By Technical Issues
The IBR hardship rule is gone under OBBBA, but tech issues delay access.
New Law Simplifies CSU Direct Admission For Students
Starting in 2027, qualified California seniors will be automatically admitted to CSU campuses. Here’s who qualifies and how it works.
Standard Plans Stay For Current Student Loan Borrowers
Borrowers can keep current repayment plans after 2026 if no new loans are taken.
What Are TRAPs And Why States Are Banning Them
TRAPs tie workers to jobs through fake “training debts.” States like California are banning them.
Education Dept. Lays Off 20% Of Staff Amid Shutdown
The Education Department laid off 466 workers, nearly 20% of staff, amid the ongoing federal shutdown.
Student Loans And Furloughs: What to Do Now
Furloughed federal workers can set student loan payments to $0 to protect PSLF progress during the government shutdown.
New Data: 5.4 Million Student Loan Borrowers Delinquent On Their Loans
TransUnion finds 5.4M student loan borrowers still 90+ days past due as affordability drives missed payments.
New Roth Catch-Up Rule Hits High Earners In 2026
High earners will lose 401(k) tax deferrals on catch-up contributions in 2026 under SECURE 2.0. Here’s what it means for your retirement plan.
IBR Student Loan Forgiveness Resumes After Pause
The Education Department resumes IBR student loan forgiveness after a year-long pause. Borrowers are now receiving approval notices.
AFT Lawsuit Could Speed Up Student Loan Forgiveness
AFT lawsuit seeks class action status to speed up student loan forgiveness for over a million borrowers.
40 Top Colleges Beat Lawsuit Over Financial Aid “Price Fixing”
A judge dismissed a lawsuit claiming 40 U.S. colleges colluded on aid. Here’s what it means for families and tuition costs.