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442 Private Colleges May Close in a Decade
New research shows 442 private colleges—home to 670,000 students—are at risk of closing or merging within 10 years. Here's what to watch for.
Sweet Settlement April 15 Deadline Explained
The Sweet v. McMahon settlement has an April 15 deadline. If the Dept. of Education misses it, eligible borrowers get automatic loan discharge.
How to Compare Financial Aid Offers
You have 18 days until May 1. Here's a clear process for comparing financial aid offers from multiple schools — and what to do when the numbers conflict.
Lourdes University Closes This May
Lourdes University in Ohio closes at the end of spring 2026. Here's what current students need to know about transfer options and federal protections.
A Quarter of Private Colleges May Close
A new Huron Consulting Group projection finds 442 private nonprofit colleges — serving 670,000 students — are at financial risk of closing within 10 years.
College Tuition Is Going Up This Fall
Universities across the US are raising tuition for fall 2026 — some by 10% or more. Here's what's driving costs up and how to respond.
Congress Targets FAFSA Ghost Students
A House committee passed the No Aid for Ghost Students Act 30-3 in March 2026. Here's what it means if you're submitting a FAFSA.
Goddard College Is Closing in 2026
Goddard College announced it will close in 2026. Here's what current students should know about teach-out plans, credit transfers, and loan protections.
AP Portfolio Deadlines Are 19 Days Away
AP Seminar, AP Research, and AP CS Principles portfolios are due April 30. AP Art and Design is due May 8. Here's exactly what you need to submit and when.
Mizzou Cuts Funding to 5 Student Groups
The University of Missouri defunded 5 diversity student organizations in April 2026, citing a DOJ memo. Here's what happened and what it means at other schools.
Trump's College Sports Order: What Athletes Need
Trump signed an executive order on April 3 targeting college sports eligibility, transfers, NIL, and revenue sharing. Here's what it means for athletes.
Colleges Cut Hundreds of Programs This Spring
Universities across the US are eliminating degrees and cutting faculty in spring 2026. If your program is at risk, here's how to protect yourself.
Nevada Raises College Tuition 12% Over 3 Years
Nevada's Board of Regents approved a 12% tuition hike at UNLV and UNR over three years starting fall 2026. Here's what students and families need to know.
New Parent PLUS Loan Caps Start July 1
Starting July 1, 2026, Parent PLUS loans cap at $20,000 per year and $65,000 lifetime. Families making May 1 decisions need to plan now.
The 2026 Enrollment Cliff Explained
Fitch calls higher ed's outlook 'deteriorating.' Over 100 colleges are at risk of closure. Here's what the enrollment cliff means when you're picking a school.
FAFSA Now Flags Low-Earning Colleges
Since Dec. 7, 2025, FAFSA shows a yellow warning when graduates at a school you listed earn less than typical high school grads. Here's what it means.
Minnesota Wins In-State Tuition Case
A federal judge dismissed the DOJ's challenge to Minnesota's in-state tuition law. It's the first court loss for the Trump administration in its campaign targeting 7 states.
College Accreditation Rules Are Changing
The government's AIM committee begins rewriting accreditation rules on April 13. Here's why accreditation matters for your federal aid and what's proposed.
Appeal Your Financial Aid Package Now
The window to appeal your financial aid package and hear back before May 1 is closing. Here's exactly what to do if you haven't filed your appeal yet.
A New Rule Could Cancel Your Pell Grant
Starting July 1, a new federal rule eliminates Pell Grant eligibility if your non-federal scholarships equal or exceed your cost of attendance.
Judge Blocks Race Data Demand at Colleges
A federal judge halted the Trump administration's push to collect race and sex data from public universities in 17 states, calling the rollout rushed and chaotic.
Labouré Nursing School Closes in August
Massachusetts nursing college Labouré is closing in August 2026. Curry College will absorb its nursing programs. Here's what current students need to do.
Trump Budget Would Cut TRIO for 800,000 Students
Trump's FY2027 budget proposes eliminating TRIO programs that serve 800,000 students and cutting FSEOG — while maintaining the Pell Grant at a flat $7,395.
US Student Visa Issuances Fell 36 Percent
F-1 student visa issuances dropped 36% in summer 2025. New international enrollment fell 17%. Here's what it means for US college budgets and students.
When Layoffs Take a Kid's Tuition Scholarship
7,800 students use tuition exchange scholarships to attend college. As universities cut thousands of jobs, some of those scholarships are disappearing too.
Pell Grants Now Cover Trade School Programs
Starting July 1, 2026, Pell Grants will cover eligible workforce and trade programs as short as 8 weeks. Here's what students need to know.
FAFSA Verification Got Simpler for 2026-27
For 2026-27, students whose IRS data auto-transferred on the FAFSA may skip tax transcripts during verification. Here's what changed.
6 Ivies Now Require SAT or ACT Scores
Six of eight Ivies now require SAT or ACT for Class of 2027. Here's who still doesn't and what juniors should do now.
SC Moves to Cut Underperforming Majors
The SC House passed a plan to suspend new admissions to majors losing money for 4 years. The Senate Finance panel takes it up the week of April 7, 2026.
Colleges Are Cutting Majors and Jobs
Portland State faces a $35M deficit and may close 3 departments. USC laid off 974 employees. Here's what the university budget crisis means for students.
Senators Fight Student Loan Treasury Move
Five senators called the plan to move student loans to Treasury an 'illegal scheme.' Here's what the fight means for 40 million borrowers.
How Tariffs Are Raising College Costs
Tariffs are hitting students two ways: higher prices on everyday goods and fewer international students straining university budgets.
Colleges Face a Federal DEI Ultimatum
A new GSA rule requires colleges to certify they don't run DEI programs to get federal contracts. Universities are pushing back.
Indiana Just Cut 580 College Programs
Indiana voted to cut or merge 580 degree programs at 7 public universities. What happened and what it means for current students.
Parent PLUS Loan Deadline: Act in April
If you have Parent PLUS loans, consolidating before July 1 is the only way to keep income-driven repayment access. The window is closing fast.
California Skips the CSU Application
Gov. Newsom signed SB 640, sending automatic admission letters to eligible California seniors at 16 CSU campuses. Here's who qualifies and what to do next.
119 Ed. Programs Move to New Federal Agencies
The Education Department is transferring 119 programs to five federal agencies. Here's what moves, where it's going, and what it means for students.
The New RAP Student Loan Plan Explained
The Repayment Assistance Plan launches July 1, 2026, replacing SAVE, PAYE, and ICR. Here's exactly how payments are calculated and who it affects.
Federal Research Cuts Hit Universities Hard
Michigan State is cutting 182 jobs after losing $104 million in federal research funding. Here's what the broader cuts mean for students.
SAVE Plan Ends. What Borrowers Must Do
A federal court ended the SAVE Plan in March. If you're among 7.5 million enrolled borrowers, here's what to do before July 2026.
Utah College Tuition Rises for Fall 2026
Utah's Board of Higher Education approved tuition increases averaging 2.82% for fall 2026. Here's how much each school is raising costs.
Grad PLUS Loans End July 2026
Grad PLUS loans end for new borrowers on July 1, 2026. Parent PLUS gets a hard annual cap. What every grad student and parent needs to know now.
Ivy Day 2026 Acceptance Rates Explained
Every Ivy League school admitted under 9% for the Class of 2030. Here's what Ivy Day 2026 numbers mean for students applying next cycle.
Student Loans Are Moving to Treasury
The Trump administration is moving student loan oversight to Treasury in a 3-phase plan. Here's what the $1.7 trillion shift means for borrowers.
AP Exams Start in 5 Weeks
AP exams begin May 5. Here's a realistic 5-week prep plan that works even if you haven't started studying.
FAFSA Verification: What to Expect
Selected for FAFSA verification? Don't panic. Here's exactly what they're asking for and how to get through it fast.
Regular Decision Results Are Here
Got your college decisions? Here's exactly what to do in the next 30 days before the May 1 deadline.
FAFSA Changes That Matter Now
The FAFSA is still recovering from its 2024 overhaul. Here's what families applying in 2026 need to know to protect their financial aid timeline.
Student Loan Rates 2026 What to Know
Federal student loan interest rates for 2026-27 are set in May. Here's what borrowers need to know before signing anything this fall.