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SAVE Student Loan Plan Timeline Estimates: What To Expect
The future of student loan repayment for SAVE borrowers is now caught between a pending court ruling and how quickly the Department of Educ…
The College Investor
08/28/2025
GOP Memo Seeks End To Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Barely weeks after Republicans secured passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the Economic Policy Innovation Center (EPIC) is calling for a …
The College Investor
08/27/2025
Dept of Education Bars Work Study From Voter Registration
The Department of Education has issued new guidance (PDF File) clarifying how colleges should use Federal Work Study (FWS) funds.…
The College Investor
08/26/2025
How To Fill Out The FAFSA For Divorced Parents
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form that needs to be filled out for you to receive financial aid from the government for…
The College Investor
08/21/2025
Fidelity Study Reveals Changing Views On Student Debt
A new Fidelity Investments study finds that economic conditions over the past several years are influencing how high school students plan f…
The College Investor
08/20/2025
U.S. National Debt Reaches Record $37 Trillion
The United States’ gross national debt has surpassed $37 trillion, marking an all-time high and raising concerns about the speed of borrowing an…
The College Investor
08/19/2025
Final PSLF Eligibility Restrictions Move Forward For Comment
A new rule from the Department of Education could reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF) by redefining which employers qualify.Th…
The College Investor
08/18/2025
27,000 Borrowers Stuck In Student Loan Complaint Backlog
The Department of Education’s ombudsman office, which handles disputes from student loan borrowers, is facing a backlog exceeding 27,000 cases, accor…
The College Investor
08/16/2025
529 Plans Grow 8% in Q2 2025 Before Big Rule Changes
In the three months ending June 30, 2025, 529 college savings and prepaid plans saw one of their strongest periods of growth in years. The …
The College Investor
08/15/2025
Student Loan Complaint Backlog Grows As SAVE Borrowers Stay In Limbo
The week began with anticipation for the August 4 court status report in the lawsuit over the SAVE repayment plan. Borrowers hoping for clarity …
The College Investor
08/14/2025
Which AI Tool Gives The Best Student Loan Recommendations?
When families weigh their options for paying for college, the question “What’s the best student loan?” seems straightforward. But as we learned after…
The College Investor
08/13/2025
Who Gets Merit Based Scholarships At Private Colleges?
Wondering which students and families actually get merit-based scholarships and grants at private colleges? We have the data.Parents of col…
The College Investor
06/25/2025
Student Loan Forgiveness Due To Disability: What To Know
When your student loans are discharged due to disability, you may be limited in whether you can work or go to school for a period of t…
The College Investor
06/20/2025
Must-Ask Questions About College Costs: Protecting Your Investment
Paying for college isn’t just about covering tuition. It’s about understanding what happens when life takes a turn and what protections exist if it d…
The College Investor
05/29/2025
Which Payments And Periods Count For PSLF?
After years of payments, pauses, and paperwork, many public service workers are confused on what payments and time periods may count for Public …
The College Investor
05/19/2025
Common Dorm Room Disasters That Could Cost You Big
College move-in day is filled with excitement, but new students often learn quickly that shared living spaces come with unexpected risks. And if you’…
The College Investor
05/14/2025
Quick Update On What's Happening With Student Loans
Robert was on MoneyLife with Chuck Jaffe this week talking about the current status of student loans. Tune in to hear Robert's thoughts on what's goi…
The College Investor
05/13/2025
How To Legally Reduce Your IDR Payment (And Avoid Fraud)
Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans provide affordable monthly student loan payments by basing the payments on a portion of the borrower’s discr…
The College Investor
05/12/2025
Can You Appeal A Financial Aid Award After Admissions?
Many families assume that once a student accepts admission to a college, the financial aid offer is final. In most cases, that’s true. Schools often …
The College Investor
05/07/2025
Congress Unveils Plan To Change Student Loan Repayment Plans
The latest reconciliation bill set for review in the House Committee on Education and the Workforce proposes some of the most extensive cha…
The College Investor
04/29/2025