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Education Secretary Linda McMahon testifies before the House Education and Workforce Committee on Capitol Hill on June 4, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Sha Hanting/China News Service/VCG via AP )
Opinion
February 24, 2026

Moving Education Programs Around Washington Is Bad Policy

The Education Department’s new interagency agreements don’t shrink government or improve accountability. They’re just bad policy.

Close-up of a hand holding a stack of U.S. hundred-dollar bills that are disintegrating into dust and fragments on the left side. This striking visual metaphor illustrates the concept of money losing value or disappearing, reflecting the article's discussion on federal student loan subsidies and the government's projected losses per dollar lent under new reconciliation reforms. Source: The College Investor
Federal Student Loans
February 24, 2026

Federal Student Loan Losses Expected To Drop to 4% in 2026

Federal student loan losses expected to fall to 4% in 2026 after repayment reforms. Here’s what it means for borrowers and taxpayers.

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February 24, 2026

Mastering The College Admission Interview: Your Comprehensive Guide And Sample Q&A

The college admissions interview serves as a critical component in evaluating prospective students. Here’s how to be prepared for this important meeting.

The MOHELA building located in Chesterfield, Mo., is shown. An audit of Missouri's student loan authority released, depicts it as flush and loose with cash, rewarding executives with luxury perks and wasting money on buildings, parties and no-bid contracts. (AP Photo/James A. Finley)
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February 23, 2026

Student Loan Borrowers Get Balance Adjustments After SAVE Interest Error

SAVE plan borrowers are receiving account balance adjustments after interest was added in error during the 0% interest payment pause.

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Admissions
February 23, 2026

College Application Checklist: Timeline And Printable Calendar

Download our free college application checklist so that you can apply for colleges with limited stress and maximum effectiveness.

This graphic visually represents the core concept of VA education benefits and military financial assistance for college. The image features a prominent stack of five books, with the top three in a warm orange hue and the bottom two in white, symbolizing the educational resources and learning involved. Above the books, a dark circular icon displays a white graduation cap, clearly indicating academic achievement and higher education. To the right of the book stack, another dark circular icon contains a white dollar sign, emphasizing the financial aspect of these benefits and scholarships. The background is a clean white, adorned with abstract geometric shapes in matching dark gray and orange tones, including plus signs, circles, and dotted rectangles, which add a modern, dynamic feel to the illustration, reinforcing the opportunities and funds available for servicemembers, spouses, children, and veterans seeking to take advantage of these vital programs. Source: The College Investor
Loan Forgiveness
February 23, 2026

Best Student Loan Forgiveness Options For Teachers

There are multiple ways to get student loan forgiveness for teachers, including PSLF, Teacher Loan Forgiveness, Perkins Forgiveness, and more.

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Student Loans
February 22, 2026

Best Health Professional Student Loans And Rates

Understanding the best health professional student loans and the best ways to pay for health-related graduate school given the borrowing limit changes.

Student Loans While Unemployed
Student Loans
February 22, 2026

What To Do With Student Loans When You’re Unemployed

Having student loans when you’re unemployed can be challenging, but there are options (including unemployment deferment) to help make it easier.

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Tax Guide
February 21, 2026

IRS Tax Refund Calendar And Schedule 2026 (Updated)

See the full 2026 IRS tax refund calendar and learn how to check your tax refund status and which returns take longer to process.

Exterior view of the Social Security Administration building with bold black signage on the facade. This image represents the structural financial challenges facing the program, including a projected trust fund depletion by 2033, which could result in benefit cuts if Congress does not enact reforms such as adjusting payroll taxes or retirement age. Source: The College Investor
News
February 21, 2026

Social Security Cuts: What Young Workers Face

Social Security may cut benefits by 23% in 2033. Here’s what Millennials and Gen Z need to know about payroll taxes and retirement age.

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February 20, 2026

This Week In College And Money News: February 20, 2026

FAFSA updates, international enrollment strain, and new warnings about Parent PLUS loans shape this week’s college news.

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