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Senate Proposal Targets Parent PLUS Loans
Parent PLUS borrowers must be on ICR before the new bill is signed or lose access to all IDR student loan repayment options. The post Senate Proposal…
Senate Blocks Parents From Affordable Student Loan Options
Parent PLUS borrowers must be on ICR before the new bill is signed or lose access to all IDR student loan repayment options. The post Senate Blocks P…
Education Dept Looking To Move Student Loans To Treasury
Court documents reveal that the Department of Education was working to move staff to Treasury to help manage student loans. The post Education Dept L…
Senate Student Loan Bill Brings Back The Marriage Penalty
The Senate bill removes a key exemption for married borrowers, increasing payments under the new student loan repayment plan. The post Senate Student…
Ivy League Acceptance Rates Drop Again In 2025
Ivy League and top universities hit record-low admit rates in 2025 amid rising applications and growing admissions pressure. The post Ivy League Acce…
Senate Softens Student Loan Bill Provisions
The Senate higher ed and student loan plan raises PLUS loan limits and drops Pell cuts while keeping the new RAP repayment plan. The post Senate Soft…
How To Prevent Scholarship Displacement
Winning a private scholarship can shrink your financial aid. Here’s how to avoid scholarship displacement and protect your funding. The post How To P…
What Happens If The U.S. Defaults On Its Debt?
What happens if the U.S. defaults? From job losses to global instability, the risks are growing as the debt ceiling deadline looms. The post What Hap…
UC System May Cut In-State Enrollment By 2026
UC system warns budget cuts could freeze in-state enrollment by 2026, putting access to college at risk for thousands of California students. The pos…
SAVE Borrowers See Forbearance Extended To Fall 2025
SAVE plan borrowers are now seeing forbearance extended to fall 2025, hinting that repayment may not resume until 2026. The post SAVE Borrowers See F…
How Do You Calculate Current Net Worth Of Assets For FAFSA
Learn how to calculate and report assets for FAFSA, including cash, investments, business, and farm net worth. The post How Do You Calculate Current …
How To Invest In Gold In 2025
There are several ways to invest in gold and inflation proof your portfolio, including stocks, ETFs, options, futures, and physical gold bars. The po…
How To Know If My Student Loans Will Be Forgiven?
Find out if your federal student loans qualify for forgiveness through PSLF, IDR, or teacher programs with these simple checklists. The post How To K…
Trump Asks Supreme Court To Allow Education Dept Layoffs
Trump appeals court ruling blocking layoffs at the Department of Education, asking the Supreme Court to allow job cuts and effective agency shutdown.…
Grade Inflation Is Real: Here’s What It Means For Grads
Grade inflation is rising, reshaping how colleges evaluate student performance and admissions. The post Grade Inflation Is Real: Here’s What It…
What Happens To Student Loans If The Budget Bill Dies?
Trump and Elon's public feud over the Big Beautiful Bill leaves student loan borrowers, especially those in SAVE, facing more uncertainty. The post W…
Free Tuition At Harvard For Families Making Under $200K
Key PointsHarvard University will offer full tuition coverage for families earning up to $200,000, beginning in the 2025-26 academic year.Families ma…
IDR Processing Fix Offers Relief For PSLF Borrowers
Student loan IDR forms now process in days. Apply today if you're near PSLF or want to switch plans. The post IDR Processing Fix Offers Relief For PS…
MOHELA Confirms 0% Interest for SAVE Plan Borrowers
MOHELA confirms 0% interest for SAVE borrowers. No payments required. Notices were not bills. The post MOHELA Confirms 0% Interest for SAVE Plan Borr…
How To Contact Your Congress Member Effectively
Learn the right way to call or email your representative to make sure your message is noticed. The post How To Contact Your Congress Member Effective…