GOP Budget Plan Cuts Pell Grants And 30-Year Student Loans
A new House budget bill limits student borrowing, phases out aid programs, and extends repayment to 30 years.
Interest Accrual Mistakes In SAVE Plan: A Growing Concern
Borrowers in the SAVE plan report unexpected interest charges due to servicer errors. Learn how to verify your enrollment and correct mistakes.
FTC Cracks Down On Fake Student Loan Companies
FTC bans student loan scammers who falsely promised forgiveness and took illegal fees. Learn how to protect yourself from future fraud.
New Student Loan Caps Could Always Leave Students Short
The new college cost formula caps loans at the national median, which could shortchange half of borrowers.
Ascent Offers $10,000 Summer Scholarship
Ascent Student Loans is offering a $10,000 no-essay scholarship to support college students.
Winners And Losers In The Big Beautiful Bill For Education
The proposed Big Beautiful Bill student loan overhaul will affect repayment, PLUS loans, and Pell Grants. Here’s who will win, and who will lose.
MOHELA Faces Multi-State Loan Servicing Probes
MOHELA faces state investigations over student loan servicing issues as oversight shifts away from federal regulators under the Trump administration.
House Reconciliation Bill Tax And Education Features
Breaking down the House Ways and Means Committee Budget Reconciliation Bill, as it relates to higher education, student loans, and education tax benefits.
Congress Moves Forward Changes To Student Loans And More
Congress proposes changes to student loan repayment, limits on student loans, and changes to Pell Grants.
Federal Court Stops Trump’s Education Department Layoffs
A federal judge blocked President Trump’s attempt to cut 2,100 Education Department jobs, saying the order was unconstitutional.
Student Loan Servicers Prioritize IDR Apps To Clear Cases
Student loan servicers are triaging IDR applications and moving forward with cases not affected by court rulings.