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75% of Grads Say a Degree Was Worth It
A Gallup-Lumina survey of 10,000 students and grads finds 75% say their degree was worth the cost, even as public confidence in higher ed falls.
UC Irvine Cuts MBA Tuition 20% in 2026
UC Irvine's Merage School cut MBA tuition to $99,000 in response to the OBBBA $100K grad loan cap—the first major school to reprice programs.
1.9M More Students Now Qualify for Pell
A new GAO report finds FAFSA simplification expanded Pell Grant eligibility by 1.9 million students. Here's who gained access and what to do now.
GOP Higher-Ed Support: A 30-Year Decline
A study of 1,000+ party platforms finds Republican support for higher ed has dropped sharply since the 1980s. Here's what it means for college funding.
What Is a Polytechnic University?
Central Connecticut State University is pursuing a polytechnic redesignation. Here's what the label means and what students should know.
Federal Student Loan Rates for 2026–27
The May 12 Treasury auction locked in 2026-27 student loan rates: 6.52% for undergrads, 8.07% for grad students, 9.07% for PLUS loans.
PhD Programs Cut Admissions for 2026–27
Harvard cut science PhD seats by 75%. Columbia by 65%. What shrinking doctoral admissions means if you're applying this cycle—and what to do.
2.6M Student Loan Borrowers Default in 2026
The New York Fed reports 2.6 million student loan borrowers fell into default in Q1 2026. Here's who's at risk and what to do if you're behind.
Austin CC Free Tuition: 2026 Results
ACC's free tuition program hit nearly 10,000 students in year two, up from 4,894. One-third said they wouldn't have enrolled in any college without it.
Boston College Cost 2026-27: $95K Explained
Boston College raised its total cost of attendance to $95,258 for 2026-27. But average need-based aid is projected to exceed $65,000. Here's the real math.
Canvas Paid the Ransom. Is Your Data Safe?
Instructure settled with ShinyHunters on May 11. They say the data was deleted. Here's what the deal actually means for students at 8,800 schools.
AI Is Pushing Students to Change Majors
A 2026 Gallup-Lumina survey found 47% of students considered changing their major because of AI's job market impact. Here's what the data shows.
AP Exam Week 2: Day-Of Tips for May 2026
Final stretch tips for AP exam week 2 (May 11-15, 2026). Day-of strategies, score release schedule, and what to do after exams are done.
F-1 Visa 4-Year Cap: What Students Must Do
DHS submitted a rule to OMB on May 5 to end 'duration of status' and cap F-1 stays at 4 years. What international students must know now.
40% of Families Feel Alone in College Planning
A new Sallie Mae and Ipsos survey of 2,000 families reveals major knowledge gaps about college costs, scholarships, and student loans in 2026.
Summer 2026 Financial Aid Delays Explained
Colleges are warning of financial aid disbursement delays for summer 2026 students as schools scramble to implement One Big Beautiful Bill Act changes.
SUNY Sets AI Policy Across 64 Campuses
SUNY approved a systemwide AI policy for all 64 campuses in April 2026. Here's what it means for students, classrooms, and academic integrity.
Campbell U Online: $400 Per Credit in 2026
Campbell University Online slashed online tuition to $400/credit hour for 2026-27, a 28% cut — what it means for online program pricing.
Earlham College Major Cuts: What to Know
Earlham College is cutting majors and laying off staff in May 2026 — what current Earlham students and prospective applicants need to know now.
Georgetown Common App 2027: What to Know
Georgetown will accept the Common App for the first time starting August 2026. Here's what changes, what stays the same, and what to do now.
AP Exams 2026: Digital Testing in Bluebook
Most 2026 AP exams now run through the Bluebook app with built-in Desmos, standardized scratch paper, and scores on July 6. Here's what's different.
Canvas Got Hacked. What to Do Right Now
ShinyHunters hacked Canvas on May 3, exposing names, emails, and student IDs from 9,000 schools. Here's your exact action plan before May 12.
Why Test-Optional Applicants Now Send Scores
NPR reports a 10% jump in SAT and ACT score submissions at test-optional schools. Here's what the trend means for your application strategy.