Education Department Finalizes PSLF Rule Change
New PSLF rule set to go into effect bars organizations with “substantial illegal purpose” from qualifying for student loan forgiveness.
U.S. Credit Scores Steady As Delinquencies Rise
U.S. credit scores held steady at 701 as mortgage delinquencies rose in September 2025.
New Federal Student Loan Limits Shift Profitable Loans To Private Lenders
With capped Parent PLUS and eliminated Grad PLUS under OBBBA, the federal student loan business shifts profit to banks and lenders.
This Week In College And Money News: October 24, 2025
The latest updates on higher education, personal finance, financial aid, and student loans impacting students on college campuses nationwide.
FBI Arrests Evolve Bank & Trust CEO
FBI agents executed an arrest warrant at Evolve Bank and Trust HQ and CEO Bob Hartheimer was escorted out.
Trump Admin Resumes Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
AFT and the Education Department reached a deal to continue loan discharges and halt hardship denials amid an ongoing federal lawsuit.
37% of Google AI Finance Answers Are Inaccurate in 2025
A follow-up study finds Google’s AI Overviews still give misleading personal finance advice over one-third of the time.
U.S. Department of Education Settles Student Loan Forgiveness Lawsuit
Federal government settles with AFT, restarting IDR forgiveness, eliminating some IBR barriers and publishing monthly backlog reports. Learn what borrowers need to do.
IBR Rule Change Delayed By Technical Issues
The IBR hardship rule is gone under OBBBA, but tech issues delay access.
New Law Simplifies CSU Direct Admission For Students
Starting in 2027, qualified California seniors will be automatically admitted to CSU campuses. Here’s who qualifies and how it works.
Standard Plans Stay For Current Student Loan Borrowers
Borrowers can keep current repayment plans after 2026 if no new loans are taken.