Is America Facing A Graduate School Brain Drain?
Funding shifts and visa limits may push top U.S. graduate students abroad. Here’s what it means for national security and innovation.
Student Loan Borrowers Get Balance Adjustments After SAVE Interest Error
SAVE plan borrowers are receiving account balance adjustments after interest was added in error during the 0% interest payment pause.
Social Security Cuts: What Young Workers Face
Social Security may cut benefits by 23% in 2033. Here’s what Millennials and Gen Z need to know about payroll taxes and retirement age.
This Week In College And Money News: February 20, 2026
FAFSA updates, international enrollment strain, and new warnings about Parent PLUS loans shape this week’s college news.
Lawmakers Warn Student Loan Oversight Is Slipping
Lawmakers warn federal oversight of student loan servicers is weakening, raising risks for millions of borrowers.
The U.S. Is Taking Harvard To Court Again Over Race In Admissions
DOJ asks court to force Harvard to release race-related applicant admissions data after affirmative action ruling.
Navient Borrower Compensation Payments Begin In 2026
Borrowers harmed in the Navient student loan servicing case are receiving checks from a $100M CFPB settlement. Here’s who qualifies and what to know.
86,000 Public Servants Stuck In 3-Year Loan Forgiveness Queue
A new court filing shows 86,520 PSLF buyback requests pending, pointing to a wait of nearly three years.
Education Department Reports Smaller IDR Backlog But No Forgiveness
A new court filing shows zero IDR discharges in January and a PSLF buyback backlog nearing three years.
This Week In College And Money News: February 13, 2026
Colleges disclose $5.2B in foreign funding as tuition-free programs grow and private loan demand may rise.
Which Health Science Master’s Degrees Pay Off
An analysis of 1,965 health science master’s programs shows wide ROI gaps, with 37% delivering negative lifetime returns.