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PROVO, UT/USA: LaVell Edwards Stadium on the campus of Brigham Young University. BYU is a private research university.
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March 30, 2026

Nearly 60 Colleges Are Now Allowing 3-Year Bachelor’s Degrees

Nearly 60 colleges now offer or are developing 3-year bachelor’s degrees. Learn which schools, how the programs work, and what the tradeoffs are.

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Admissions
March 30, 2026

How To Build a Stronger College Application This Summer, According To The Data

Speak-writing essays, comparing exam score ranges, and using the college affordability index will improve your child’s chances of getting into an ideal college.

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March 29, 2026

Congress Taxes College Endowments But Still Sends Them Financial Aid — That Makes No Sense

Over 80 colleges have $1 Billion+ endowments and still many of their students receive Federal Student Aid dollars like Pell Grants and Student Loans.

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How College Admissions Officers Decide Who To Admit

Filling out a college application can be intimidating. It’s hard to know where to focus. Find out how college admissions officers decide who to admit.

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March 28, 2026

How Student Loans Work: Applying, Borrowing, and Repayment

Wondering how student loans work? Learn how to apply for them, how much money you should borrow, and the details surrounding paying them back.

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March 28, 2026

Detroit Woman Guilty of $2.5M Student Aid Fraud

A Detroit woman pleaded guilty to stealing $2.5M in federal student aid using 80+ fake students over 10 years. Here’s how the scheme worked.

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March 28, 2026

10 Free College Comparison Websites: From College Scorecard to Niche

Here are the best college comparison tools to help you research which colleges you should apply to.

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March 27, 2026

This Week In College And Money News: March 27, 2026

Colleges face layoffs and budget cuts as student loan collections shift to Treasury.

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March 27, 2026

Betterment Review: Robo-Advisor Pros And Cons

Is Betterment the easiest way to start investing? See how this robo-advisor works, its fees, features, and whether it’s right for you.

The Department of Education building is seen the morning after Donald Trump signed an executive order dismantling of the department, in Washington, on March 21, 2025. Whether Trump has the authority under the U.S. constitution to close a congressionally mandated agency remains an unanswered question. (Photo by Allison Bailey/NurPhoto via AP)
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March 26, 2026

Dept. of Education To Downsize Headquarters And Move Buildings

The Education Department will leave its D.C. headquarters for a smaller building. Here’s what the move means for taxpayers and borrowers.

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March 26, 2026

Education Department Says 10 Million FAFSA Forms Complete

Over 10 million 2026-27 FAFSA forms are complete. Learn about the milestone, new earnings data, and what it means for families.

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