Viral Envelope Challenge Helps Students Save $5,000
Save $5,050 in 100 days with the viral envelope challenge. Easy, flexible, and surprisingly effective.

Save $5,050 in 100 days with the viral envelope challenge. Easy, flexible, and surprisingly effective.

Parent PLUS borrowers must be on ICR before the new bill is signed or lose access to all IDR student loan repayment options.

Court documents reveal that the Department of Education was working to move staff to Treasury to help manage student loans.

The Senate bill removes a key exemption for married borrowers, increasing payments under the new student loan repayment plan.

Ivy League and top universities hit record-low admit rates in 2025 amid rising applications and growing admissions pressure.

The Senate higher ed and student loan plan raises PLUS loan limits and drops Pell cuts while keeping the new RAP repayment plan.

Winning a private scholarship can shrink your financial aid. Here’s how to avoid scholarship displacement and protect your funding.

What happens if the U.S. defaults? From job losses to global instability, the risks are growing as the debt ceiling deadline looms.

UC system warns budget cuts could freeze in-state enrollment by 2026, putting access to college at risk for thousands of California students.

SAVE plan borrowers are now seeing forbearance extended to fall 2025, hinting that repayment may not resume until 2026.

Find out if your federal student loans qualify for forgiveness through PSLF, IDR, or teacher programs with these simple checklists.
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