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Harvard is rejecting federal demands to overhaul governance in exchange for funding, citing threats to its independence and free speech rights.

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April 13, 2025

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Student Loan IDR Processing Resumes But Raises New Questions

Student loan IDR processing is back for some borrowers. The SAVE plan is gone and spousal income rules may be changing, raising new concerns.

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