Education Department Moves To Break Up Accreditor Power With New Proposed Rule
The Education Department’s accreditation NPRM would end geographic scope, drop the two-year rule, and cut trade group influence. Comments close in 30 days.
Trump May Forgive Upwards Of $170B In Student Loan Debt
The Trump administration could oversee $170B in student loan forgiveness through PSLF, IDR, and borrower defense programs.
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Federal Guidance Bans Race-Based School Discipline: What Families Should Know Now
The Education Department’s August 18 Dear Colleague Letter bars race in school discipline. What changes for parents — and what the headlines get wrong.
The Final SAVE Plan Lawsuit Is Fully Briefed — Here’s When Borrowers Could Get An Answer
The Education Department filed its final brief to dismiss the Havens REPAYE lawsuit and corrected false $0 income data. What SAVE borrowers should expect.
Best Student Loan Rates for August 18, 2026: College Ave Leads at 1.94%
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Sanders Bill Would Ban Social Security Garnishment For Defaulted Student Loans
Bernie Sanders’ Stop Social Security Garnishment Act would ban seizing Social Security checks to collect defaulted student loans. What the bill does.
NIL Money And Taxes: What College Athletes Owe The IRS, The FAFSA, And Their Agent
NIL money comes with no tax withheld, a 15.3% self-employment tax bill, and a FAFSA hit two years later. Here’s how college athletes should handle it.
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ED Changes Grad PLUS Rule: Credit Hours Now Decide Who Keeps Uncapped Student Loans
The Education Department now calculates Grad PLUS grandfathering by credit hours, not time enrolled — changing who keeps uncapped loans and who gets denied.
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