Department Of Education Releases Rules For Cutting Part-Time Students’ Loan Limits
The Department of Education released a 24-question FAQ on how colleges must cut federal student loan limits for part-time students starting July 1, 2026.
Graduate School Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
Many grad students leave school with huge amounts of student loan debt, but there is hope, in the form of graduate school student loan forgiveness programs.
GAO: 94% Of College Sports Programs Lose Money — And Students Help Cover The Gap
A new GAO report finds 94% of Division I athletics programs spend more than they earn, with colleges covering gaps using tuition and student fees.
HBCU and MSI Student Loan Options for 2026
HBCU and MSI student loan options in 2026, including the Student Freedom Initiative, Parent PLUS, and federal Direct Loans — plus the right order to borrow.
PSLF Buyback Delays: Timeline & Updates
PSLF Buyback lets borrowers retroactively count past deferment months. Processing takes 60-90 days. Learn how it works and what delays to expect.
Heritage Foundation Releases Model State Law To Enact Trump’s Higher Education Compact
The Heritage Foundation released model state legislation to enact Trump’s higher education compact, tying college funding to earnings and admissions.
Berkeley, Ohio State Among 24 Colleges With No AI Admissions Policy, Report Finds
Public records requests to 24 universities found none with a policy governing AI in admissions, matching what The College Investor found this year.
Final SAVE Plan Lawsuit Asks Judge To Revive REPAYE For 7 Million Borrowers
The last lawsuit over the SAVE plan shutdown filed its final brief. See the borrowers’ REPAYE argument, the government’s response, and what happens next.
Boston University Caps College Costs At $20,000 For Families Under $200,000
Boston University’s new BU Promise makes tuition free for families earning under $200,000 and caps yearly costs at $20,000, starting in 2026-27.
New Bipartisan Bill Would Let 529 Plans Pay Up to $35,000 Toward a First Home
The First-Time Home Buyer Empowerment Act would let 529 plan beneficiaries withdraw up to $35,000 tax-free to buy a first home. Here’s how it works.
New StudentAid.gov Banner Says PSLF Payment Counts Are Incorrect For Borrowers
A new StudentAid.gov banner says PSLF qualifying payment counts are incorrect after borrowers saw forgiveness credit drop. What it means and what to do.