Democrats File Resolution to Block ED’s OBBBA Student Loan Final Rule
Democrats filed a bicameral CRA resolution to block ED’s OBBBA student loan rule, which ends SAVE, caps grad and parent borrowing, and takes effect July 1.
NY Fed: 3.6 Million Federal Student Loan Borrowers Have Defaulted Since October
The NY Fed reports 3.6 million federal student loan borrowers defaulted in Q4 2025 and Q1 2026 — and a second wave from SAVE plan could follow.
Are There Charities That Pay Off Student Loans? Here’s What’s Real In 2026
Charities that pay off student loans are mostly a myth. Here’s what the Debt Collective, federal forgiveness, and employer SLRA programs actually cover.
Federal Student Loan Interest Rates For 2026-2027
Interest rates on new Federal student loans are set to rise slightly for the 2026 – 2027 school year.
Federal Student Loan Rates Set To Rise For The 2026-27 School Year
Federal student loan rates rise for 2026-27: 6.52% undergrad, 8.07% grad, 9.07% PLUS — based on the May 10-year Treasury auction.
Best Student Loan Rates for May 12, 2026: College Ave Leads At 2.59%
Compare today’s student loan rates and see which lenders offer the lowest APRs for May 12, 2026.
South Carolina Higher Ed Agency Short $25 Million on Scholarships Already Awarded
South Carolina’s higher education agency is $25M short on scholarships already awarded — three years after a $152M surplus exposed projection failures.
Pell Grant Eligibility Jumped 31% After FAFSA Simplification, GAO Finds
A new GAO report finds FAFSA simplification expanded Pell Grant eligibility by 570,000 students and added 1.9 million to the max award rolls.
Preston Cooper on the ROI of College, Grad School Risks, and What AI Changes About the Math
Higher ed economist Preston Cooper breaks down when a bachelor’s pays off, why most MBAs don’t, and what AI is doing to computer science ROI.
UC Irvine Cuts MBA Tuition to $99,000 to Slip Under New Federal Loan Cap
UC Irvine’s Merage School is cutting MBA tuition to $99,000 to fall under the new $100,000 federal graduate loan cap. But there’s a catch for borrowers.
Best High-Yield Savings Rates for May 11, 2026: Up to 5%
Find the high-yield savings account that can help you earn the most interest on your money.