Which universities now offer free tuition to low- and middle-income students? Read our breakdown of eligibility and schools participating.

Gallup: just 31% of Americans now say college is "very important," down from 70% in 2013, as 29% call it "not too important" amid cost concerns.

Need money to pay for college? Find out how to fill out a FAFSA step-by-step for 2027-28 and why it matters for financial aid.

The College Board says the class of 2026 averaged 1045 on the SAT, up 16 points, with gains in Reading and Writing and Math as the SAT marks 100 years.

Dependent undergrads can borrow $5,500 their first year, a limit unchanged since 2008. Here's what the caps cover, what changed in 2026, and how much to borrow.

September jobs report: employers added 29,000 jobs, unemployment hit 4.2%, and BLS cut 60,000 from July and August. Why revisions keep going down.

Student loans aren't income, interest is deductible up to $2,500, forgiveness can be taxable, and default can cost you your refund. Here's how each rule works for the 2026 tax year.

The FY 2023 cohort default rate is 0.4%, but 9.3 million borrowers are in default. Here's how the CDR works and why the Education Department says to ignore it.

Treasury and the IRS released proposed rules for the $1,700 Education Freedom Tax Credit launching January 1, 2027. Joint filers get $3,400.

Trusts count as assets on the FAFSA and CSS Profile, even when the beneficiary can't access the money. Here's who reports it, which trusts are exempt, and what it costs in aid.

Understand when forgiven student loans are taxable, which programs remain exempt, and how to prepare for potential tax liability in 2026.

Treasury will auto-open Trump accounts for every eligible child starting October 1, adding 60 million-plus accounts. The $1,000 seed still needs Form 4547.

ED and Treasury launched the Defaulted Loans Support Center on StudentAid.gov, letting borrowers apply online to rehabilitate or consolidate defaulted loans.

Compare today’s student loan rates and see which lenders offer the lowest APRs for September 2026.

The Department of Education extended the 1% student loan auto pay discount deadline to December 31, 2026, with nearly 2 million borrowers enrolled.

The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act 77-22. Here's what it changes for NIL pay, agents, transfers, and families footing the bill.

A new earnings test could block colleges from receiving federal loans when program graduates don't out-earn high school grads. Here's what students should know.

Compare today’s top high-yield savings accounts — best APYs, fees, and FDIC-insured options, updated September 28, 2026.

Seven states require the FAFSA or an opt-out form to earn a diploma, and three more track it. See every state's rules, the repeals, and whether it worked.

The IRS draft 2026 Form 1040 asks filers if they are citizens or authorized to work, tied to a Treasury rule limiting refundable EITC and child tax credits.

Sen. Jeff Merkley's Homeownership Promise Act would match first-time homebuyers' down payment savings $5 for $1, up to $50,000 in federal HUD grants.

Cornell's 238-page Future of the American University report targets AI, admissions, and opaque tuition pricing. Here are its four biggest recommendations.

Santa Clara University will cover tuition, fees, and housing after family contribution for California families earning $150,000 or less from fall 2027.

Think you make too much for financial aid? The FAFSA has no income cutoff, the 2027-28 form opened early, and your state may require it to graduate.

EBRI finds student loan borrowers in their 40s have median 401(k) balances 45% lower than non-borrowers, and a universal loan match could add $11.2B a year.

A new class action says the Education Department still reports $4.6 billion in cancelled student loans to credit bureaus, hurting 300,000+ borrowers.

Arne Duncan, John King Jr., Miguel Cardona and AFGE Local 252 asked the Education Department inspector general to investigate the cost of 2025 layoffs.

Compare today’s student loan refinance rates and see which lenders offer the lowest APRs for September 2026.

Every federal student loan forgiveness program that works in 2026: PSLF, buyback, IBR and RAP forgiveness, disability discharge, career and state programs, and what changed July 1.

The 2027-28 FAFSA is now open to all students ahead of the Oct. 1 deadline. See what changed, which tax year it uses, and why filing early means more aid.

Federal student loan defaults hit 9.3 million with $234 billion owed, new FSA data shows, while IDR balances rose from $740 billion to $792 billion in a year.

Grades and rigor still come first, and test scores are back at every Ivy. Here are the 7 less obvious factors colleges weigh for 2026-27, from legacy and early decision to ability to pay, and how to c...

89 groups, including the AFL-CIO and AFT, urge Congress to hold an emergency hearing on student loan servicing errors, PSLF losses, and SAVE confusion.

Compare today’s student loan rates and see which lenders offer the lowest APRs for September 2026.

The FAFSA skips asset questions for families under $60,000 in income, families that received certain federal benefits, and maximum Pell Grant students. Here are the rules.

The PSLF Inclusion Act of 2026 would count SAVE forbearance months and the first 60 payments on any plan toward PSLF, with no buyback required.

Newsom signed SB 960 and AB 2694, letting California community colleges add 2 to 12 bachelor's degrees per district based on completion and transfer rates.

Compare today’s top high-yield savings accounts — best APYs, fees, and FDIC-insured options, updated September 21, 2026.

Trump Accounts are a student asset on the FAFSA, assessed at 20% like a UGMA. Here's how that compares to a 529 plan and what it costs in aid.

Fitch cut Xavier University to BBB+ with a Negative Outlook, citing deficits and enrollment declines. Here's what it means for students and families.

National Student Clearinghouse data shows 51.2% of high-poverty high school grads enroll in college right away, vs. 73.9% at low-poverty schools.

A reader is going to get their student loans forgiven. Will they owe taxes on the amount? How does it work?

A federal judge blocked the DHS four-year cap on F, J and I student visas nationwide, ruling the security case violated the APA. What happens next.

New York's Board of Regents voted to end the Regents exam graduation requirement starting with the class of 2028. What it means for families and costs.

DOJ sued Hawaii, Utah, Arkansas and D.C. over in-state tuition for undocumented students, reaching 25 cases. Six state laws are already enjoined.

The best tax breaks for 2026, with the numbers: the Saver's Credit (its last year before the $1,000 Saver's Match), 0% capital gains up to $98,900 of taxable income, the $500,000 home-sale exclusion, ...

DOJ and the Education Department found UC Berkeley Law violated Title VI in admissions. Berkeley's dean disputes it. What it means for applicants.

Loan Repayment Assistance Programs or LRAPS help repay your student loans after graduation. Here's how they work.