62 Lawmakers Demand Education Department Act on Student Loan Default Crisis
62 lawmakers led by Warren and Merkley press the Education Department to defuse the student loan default cliff, with 9 million now in default. Answers due June 22.

62 lawmakers led by Warren and Merkley press the Education Department to defuse the student loan default cliff, with 9 million now in default. Answers due June 22.

International graduate enrollment fell again in 2026, triggering layoffs, deficits, and program cuts at DePaul, UNT, and UT-Arlington as visa rules tighten.

Colleges define need with different formulas and meet it with grants, loans, and work-study. Learn how to read past the aid letter language.

House FY27 spending bill would eliminate subsidized student loans after July 2027 to fund a $50 Pell Grant increase, raising potential debt by $6,000 per borrower.

Learn about the work-study program of the Federal government. Find out who is eligible and how much it pays! Is it the right program for you?

An education line of credit can help you pay for all four years of college with just one loan application. Here’s what you should know and how they compare to private student loans.

The OBBBA rollout is delaying loans for med and vet students just weeks before July 1, plus Harvard and Ursinus College all cut staff.

CARL gives accredited investors access to alternative investment funds with a $20,000 minimum and a streamlined online platform.

Compare today’s student loan refinancing rates and see which lenders offer the lowest APRs for June 4, 2026.

Here’s how you can use a margin loan to borrow from your investment portfolio as an alternative to a HELOC or other credit.

Veterinary and medical students starting summer programs face federal loan disbursement delays as schools rush to implement OBBBA changes.
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