Class Of 2026 Sets FAFSA Completion Record At 59.1%, NCAN Reports
Class of 2026 seniors set a FAFSA completion record at 59.1%, beating the 2018 mark by nearly 5 points as 200,000 more students filed, NCAN reports.
Best 12-Month CD Rates for July 8, 2026: Up to 4.15%
Compare 1-year CD rates and find the highest yields for July 8, 2026.
New Department of Education Rule Makes Accreditors Prove Degrees Are Worth The Cost
Private accreditors quietly raised degree requirements for decades. A new federal rule forces them to prove higher credentials are worth the cost.
Best Student Loan Rates for July 7, 2026: Abe Leads At 2.39%
Compare today’s student loan rates and see which lenders offer the lowest APRs for July 7, 2026.
New Bill Would Let Teachers Double-Dip PSLF And Teacher Loan Forgiveness
New bills from Rep. Hayes and Sen. Luján would let teachers count the same teaching service toward both PSLF and Teacher Loan Forgiveness.
How Employers Can Contribute $2,500 To Trump Accounts
Starting July 4, 2026, employers can contribute $2,500 tax-free to Trump Accounts. Here’s how small business owners can use the rule for their kids.
Best High-Yield Savings Rates for July 6, 2026: Up to 4.10%
Find the high-yield savings account that can help you earn the most interest on your money.
Staying In SAVE Forbearance Has Cost Borrowers $3,500 Each — Here’s What Every Scenario Costs
Staying in the SAVE forbearance has cost typical borrowers $3,500 in interest with zero forgiveness credit. See all scenarios before you wait.
Applied For SAVE But Never Got In? Loan Servicers Are Denying Applications
Loan servicers are denying pending SAVE plan applications after the legal settlement. Borrowers have 90 days to pick a new repayment plan or payments resume.
North Carolina Bans DEI at Public Colleges After Lawmakers Override Governor’s Veto
North Carolina enacted SB 558 on June 24, banning DEI offices, divisive-concepts courses and speech investigations at public colleges after overriding Gov. Stein’s veto.
Trump Admin Accused Of Blocking $2 Billion Congress Approved For Education Research
Education groups sue OMB and the Department of Education over nearly $2 billion in withheld IES research funds, much of which expires September 30, 2026.