The 2027-28 FAFSA Is Now Open To Every Family, Ahead Of The Oct. 1 Deadline Again
The 2027-28 FAFSA is now open to all students ahead of the Oct. 1 deadline. See what changed, which tax year it uses, and why filing early means more aid.
9.3 Million Federal Student Loan Borrowers Are Now In Default, New FSA Data Shows
Federal student loan defaults hit 9.3 million with $234 billion owed, new FSA data shows, while IDR balances rose from $740 billion to $792 billion in a year.
89 Groups Demand Congress Take Action As Student Loan Errors Hit Borrowers
89 groups, including the AFL-CIO and AFT, urge Congress to hold an emergency hearing on student loan servicing errors, PSLF losses, and SAVE confusion.
New Bipartisan Bill Would Count SAVE Forbearance Months Toward PSLF, No Buyback Required
The PSLF Inclusion Act of 2026 would count SAVE forbearance months and the first 60 payments on any plan toward PSLF, with no buyback required.
Newsom Signs Laws Letting California Community Colleges Add Up To 12 Bachelor’s Degrees
Newsom signed SB 960 and AB 2694, letting California community colleges add 2 to 12 bachelor’s degrees per district based on completion and transfer rates.
Fitch Downgrades Xavier University to BBB+ With a Negative Outlook
Fitch cut Xavier University to BBB+ with a Negative Outlook, citing deficits and enrollment declines. Here’s what it means for students and families.
51% of High-Poverty High School Grads Go Straight to College vs. 74% at Wealthier Schools
National Student Clearinghouse data shows 51.2% of high-poverty high school grads enroll in college right away, vs. 73.9% at low-poverty schools.
UC San Diego’s Remedial Math Class Is Full — Reigniting The Debate Over Test Requirements
UC San Diego’s remedial MATH 2 filled both fall 2026 sections with 175 students waitlisted, reigniting the UC test-blind admissions fight. Here’s the data.
New Bill Would Limit International Student Athletes To 20% Per College Team, Starting In 2029
The TEAM USA Act would cap international athletes at 20% per college team and tie compliance to federal student aid. Here’s what the bill says.
Judge Blocks DHS Four-Year Student Visa Cap, Says Security Rationale “Borders On The Absurd”
A federal judge blocked the DHS four-year cap on F, J and I student visas nationwide, ruling the security case violated the APA. What happens next.
New York Ends The Regents Exam Requirement — And Hands Districts The Job Of Defining A Diploma
New York’s Board of Regents voted to end the Regents exam graduation requirement starting with the class of 2028. What it means for families and costs.