New Department of Education Rule Makes Accreditors Prove Degrees Are Worth The Cost
Private accreditors quietly raised degree requirements for decades. A new federal rule forces them to prove higher credentials are worth the cost.
New Bill Would Let Teachers Double-Dip PSLF And Teacher Loan Forgiveness
New bills from Rep. Hayes and Sen. Luján would let teachers count the same teaching service toward both PSLF and Teacher Loan Forgiveness.
Staying In SAVE Forbearance Has Cost Borrowers $3,500 Each — Here’s What Every Scenario Costs
Staying in the SAVE forbearance has cost typical borrowers $3,500 in interest with zero forgiveness credit. See all scenarios before you wait.
Applied For SAVE But Never Got In? Loan Servicers Are Denying Applications
Loan servicers are denying pending SAVE plan applications after the legal settlement. Borrowers have 90 days to pick a new repayment plan or payments resume.
North Carolina Bans DEI at Public Colleges After Lawmakers Override Governor’s Veto
North Carolina enacted SB 558 on June 24, banning DEI offices, divisive-concepts courses and speech investigations at public colleges after overriding Gov. Stein’s veto.
Trump Admin Accused Of Blocking $2 Billion Congress Approved For Education Research
Education groups sue OMB and the Department of Education over nearly $2 billion in withheld IES research funds, much of which expires September 30, 2026.
Lawsuit Demands Proof Education Dept. Delivered $23 Billion in Student Loan Forgiveness
PPSL sued the Education Dept. over 15 ignored FOIA requests seeking proof it delivered $23 billion in promised group discharges to 1.5 million borrowers.
Nearly 46,000 Borrowers Applied For The New RAP Student Loan Plan On Day One
Nearly 46,000 borrowers applied for the new Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) on its July 1 launch day, according to Under Secretary Nicholas Kent.
Why Consolidating Your Student Loans in 2026 Can Set You Back
Federal student loan consolidation no longer pays off for most borrowers in 2026 — it resets forgiveness progress. The one job it still does: escaping default.
SAVE Plan Borrowers Now Getting 90-Day Notices: What They Say And What To Do
SAVE plan borrowers are receiving 90-day notices from servicers like Edfinancial and Nelnet. See the notice timeline, repayment plan options, and auto-enrollment rules.
What Changes for Student Loan Borrowers on July 1, 2026
Federal student loans change July 1, 2026: two repayment plans, new grad and Parent PLUS caps, SAVE wind-down, and higher rates for new borrowers.