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110,000 Fewer International Students This Fall
A new NAFSA report predicts 111,000 fewer international students this fall. What the 9.5% decline means for tuition, grad programs, and campus life.
7 Million SAVE Borrowers Must Act by Sept 29
The SAVE student loan plan is gone. If you're one of 7 million borrowers who were enrolled, you have until September 29 to pick a new repayment plan.
Michigan Drops Freshman Letter Grades in 2027
Michigan's LSA will replace freshman letter grades with pass/no credit on transcripts starting fall 2027. What it means for students and GPAs.
Colleges Are Housing Students in Hotels
Penn State, Texas Tech, and College of Charleston are placing students in hotels this fall. What to do if your school can't fit you on campus.
Boston University Free Tuition Under $200K
BU Promise covers full tuition for families earning under $200,000, with costs capped at $20,000/year. What the program pays and who actually qualifies.
What Every Junior Should Know About the PSAT
The PSAT is in October, but school signups close in September. Here's what Class of 2028 juniors need to do right now to stay on track for National Merit.
How Student Loan Repayment Changed
New federal student loan repayment rules took effect July 1. PAYE and ICR are gone for new borrowers. Here's what replaced them and who must act by 2028.
215 Colleges Will Accept You Before You Apply
More than 215 colleges are now sending acceptance offers to students who never applied. Here's how direct admissions works and whether you qualify.
McMahon Puts Every College on Notice
McMahon's letter gives every U.S. college a December 31 reform deadline. Here's what the six demands cover and what they mean for students.
University of Valley Forge Closes Aug. 14
The University of Valley Forge closes August 14. Here's what 589 students can do now — and what accreditation risk means for any college.
UC Schools Stay Test-Blind for Fall 2027
UC Regents kept test-blind policy for fall 2027 applicants. But 3,000 faculty pushed for SAT return — and a June 2027 vote could change everything.
Texas Colleges Can Now Accept the CLT
Texas public universities can now weigh CLT scores in holistic review. Here's what the Classic Learning Test is and whether you should take it.
Howard University Unenrolled 502 New Students
502 Howard freshmen lost their enrollment spots over unpaid balances. More than 200 are back. What every incoming student must verify right now.
College Data Overhaul Advances in Senate
The Senate HELP Committee marks up S. 2511 today — a bill that would publish real graduation and earnings data by college and major for the first time.
Texas Law Cuts Core Courses at Public Colleges
UH may remove 40% of its core curriculum under Texas Senate Bill 37. What the cuts mean for students considering Texas public universities.
OCR Drops Disparate Impact Rule for Schools
The Ed Dept removed a 47-year-old civil rights standard on July 24, 2026. Schools now face federal scrutiny only for intentional discrimination.
DOJ Probes Harvard China Aid Programs
The Justice Department opened a civil rights probe into Harvard's China-based financial aid programs on July 21. What students and families need to know.
5 More Med Schools Under Federal Probe
Federal agencies opened civil rights investigations into five medical schools on July 21. What pre-med students applying in 2026-27 need to know.
Why AI Aid Appeals Are Backfiring
Financial aid officers say AI-written appeals hurt students' chances. Here's what the 2026 NASFAA data shows and what actually works instead.
SAVE Borrowers Face Earlier Exit Deadlines
New reporting reveals all SAVE exit notices go out by Dec. 31, 2026—three months sooner than expected. Your deadline may be weeks away.
Part-Time in College? Your Loans Got Cut
A new rule effective July 1, 2026 cuts federal loans for part-time students. Here's the exact formula and what to do if your aid just shrank.
Senate Bill Would Fund Prior Learning Tests
A bipartisan bill would add $2,000 to your aid package to cover CLEP, DSST, and military portfolio exam fees. Here's what it means for working adults.
Why Colleges Are Dropping Supplemental Essays
Tulane, UGA, UNC, WashU, Cornell, and Yale dropped supplemental essays for 2026-27. Here's why — and what it means for your application.