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.
“No Tax On Tips” Bill Clears Senate With Zero Opposition
The Senate passed the No Tax on Tips Act, allowing workers to deduct up to $25K in reported tips from income taxes.
House Renames MAGA Account To Trump Account
House Republicans renamed the MAGA Account as the Trump Account in a last-minute budget bill change.
Financial Aid Offices Sound Alarm On Student Aid Chaos
A new survey finds financial aid offices are facing delays and poor support from the Department of Education after major staff cuts.
PAYE Plan Not An Option For Some Student Loan Borrowers
Some borrowers report the PAYE plan is missing from some IDR applications on StudentAid.gov, sparking confusion and concern.
What Is the Average Cost of College In 2026? (And How to Reduce Costs!)
Find out the average cost of college, and what that looked like in the past! How do you reduce today’s college costs? Find out right here.
Which Payments and Periods Count Towards PSLF and Buyback?
Breaking down what types of payments are eligible for PSLF and buyback, including which periods of deferment and forbearance, and what steps you need to take.
Student Loan Chaos Grows Amid Policy Proposals And Errors
Congress fails on the first round to pass student loan reform bill as SAVE errors and IDR backlog create more confusion.
SAVE Borrowers Get Wrong Forbearance Notices
SAVE plan borrowers are getting false alerts that their loan payments are restarting. Here’s what’s really going on.
Student Loan Assistance For Incarcerated Individuals
Student loan borrowers who find themselves incarcerated or in jail for extended periods have some options for assistance.