Government Shutdown and Student Loans Explained (2026 Update)
Here’s what the government shutdown and your student loans will work, what you need to pay, and what assistance you can expect.

Here’s what the government shutdown and your student loans will work, what you need to pay, and what assistance you can expect.

Here’s what the IRS Where’s My Refund reference codes mean when checking WMR online, or calling the IRS, or using the Refund Status tool.

Could audit protection for your taxes really help you out? Find out what audit protection insurance actually covers and more.

Pell Grants stay intact, tuition hikes loom, accreditation rules shift, and New York expands state aid.

Use our free College ROI Calculator to determine your estimated return on investment based on how much you spend on college.

Are you looking for the best student loan repayment plan that works for your unique financial situation? Take a look at your options here!

The OBBBA changes student loan repayment and offers RAP and IBR for student loans. See side-by-side examples of monthly payments for different borrowers.

Compare today’s student loan refinancing rates and see which lenders offer the lowest APRs for January 29, 2026.

A new federal tax credit could help pay for private school, tutoring, or supplies. Here’s who qualifies and when it starts.

GradGuard renters insurance and a low-cost tuition insurance policy that covers the cost of tuition up to a certain cost.

Compare 1-year CD rates and find the highest yields for January 28, 2026.
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