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Will Grad School Tuition Drop After July 1?
Graduate loan caps take effect July 1. MBA programs are cutting prices — but medical and law school tuition won't budge. Here's what economists say.
California Legacy Admissions Reports Due June 30
Starting June 30, California private colleges must report if they gave legacy preferences. Here's what the new transparency data means for applicants.
How Michigan Is Getting Men Into College
Michigan is running training fairs, free tuition, and pizza box outreach to close a 13-point gender gap in college enrollment. Here's what the data shows.
DOJ Moves to End In-State Tuition in Kansas
Kansas sided with the DOJ to end in-state tuition for undocumented students. Here's what this means and which states could be next.
SAVE Plan Ends July 1. What Borrowers Must Do
The SAVE plan ends July 1, 2026. Over 7.5 million borrowers have 90 days to pick a new repayment plan or get auto-enrolled into a more expensive one.
Who Controls What You Study in College
Florida, Texas, and Alabama are rewriting what public college students must study. Here's what changed and how it affects your search.
Every Ivy Requires Test Scores by 2028
Columbia is the last Ivy to end test-optional. Starting with fall 2027 applications, all 8 Ivy League schools will require SAT or ACT scores.
SNAP Cuts Hit College Students in 2026
42% of Pell Grant recipients face food insecurity. Now SNAP cuts and a $16.9B Pell shortfall are making it worse. What students need to know now.
Student Loan Auto Pay Now Cuts 1% Off Your Rate
Auto pay on federal student loans now cuts 1% off your interest rate, starting July 1. Here's who qualifies and what to do before September 30.
Your Student Loan May Have a Credit Report Error
Senators sent letters to Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion demanding answers about student loan credit errors. Here's how to check and dispute yours.
Oracle Breach Exposed Student Records
A zero-day in Oracle PeopleSoft let hackers hit 100+ organizations — 68% universities. Here's what data was taken and what to do right now.
Minnesota Launches State Grad Loan for 2026
Minnesota's new SELF Grad Loan offers fixed rates from 6.00% for graduate students losing federal Grad PLUS access on July 1, 2026.
Which Student Loan Plan to Pick July 1
Starting July 1, federal borrowers choose between RAP and Tiered Standard. Here's how to decide which plan fits your income and balance.
Siena Heights Closes June 30
Siena Heights University closes June 30. Current students have 18 teach-out agreements and 53 transfer pathways — but some record deadlines have passed.
Drexel Lands $112M for Engineering Students
The largest gift in Drexel's history funds $76M in need-based scholarships and 55,000+ sq ft of new STEM labs. Here's who benefits and how to apply.
14 Colleges Are Hosting World Cup Teams
Wake Forest, Rutgers, Gonzaga, and 11 more US colleges are official World Cup base camps this summer — and 8 Americans on the US roster played NCAA soccer.
Med School Loan Delays Are a Data Error
Medical and vet school loan disbursements were delayed this summer due to an OBBBA data system glitch. Here's what happened and how to fix it.
NJCU Merges with Kean This Summer
New Jersey City University is merging with Kean this summer. Here's what current and incoming NJCU students need to know before fall semester.
Half of Grad Arts Programs Face Loan Cutoff
Federal earnings rules would cut loans from nearly half of grad arts programs—including Yale, Harvard, and Juilliard. What applicants should know.
College Enrollment May Have Just Peaked
Spring 2026 enrollment hit 15.5 million undergrads. Experts say this is likely the peak. What the demographic cliff means for your college plans.
Workforce Pell Grants Start July 1
Starting July 1, Pell Grants now cover 8-week programs in trades, tech, and healthcare. Here's who qualifies and how to find an eligible program.
College Budget Cuts Aren't Slowing Down
This week, Ursinus cut 15% of staff, Harvard FAS laid off three deans, and UConn eliminated PhD spots. What it means for your college choice.
FAFSA Now Shows Your Results in Real Time
Federal Student Aid launched real-time FAFSA processing on May 31. Submit now and see your Student Aid Index and Pell Grant eligibility instantly.