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.
SAVE Plan Forbearance Ending: What To Know
Borrowers in the SAVE forbearance will be receiving notifications from their loan servicers to choose a new repayment or default back to standard repayment.
Senators Fight Student Loan Transfer To Treasury
Five Senate Democrats are demanding the Trump administration stop its plan to transfer student loan management to the Treasury Department.
CFPB Seeks Court Approval to Lay Off 50% Of Its Employees
The CFPB wants to lay off over half its staff in a revised plan filed with federal court. Here’s what changes and what stays.
Medical Residency Match System Labeled A Monopoly By Congress
A House Judiciary Committee report finds the NRMP Match operates as a monopoly, suppressing resident wages and worsening student loan burdens.