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BankMobile Breach Hit 65,000 CA Aid Accounts
A BM Technologies (BankMobile) cyberattack disrupted financial aid for 65,000 California community college students. Here's what happened and what to do.
DOJ Sues Penn State Over In-State Tuition
The DOJ filed its 27th in-state tuition lawsuit Nov. 5, targeting Penn State. Here's what the suit claims and what it means for students.
IRS Rule Could End Race-Based Scholarships
A proposed IRS rule would strip tax-exempt status from private colleges that use race in admissions or scholarships. Comment period just closed.
Columbia's $16M Data Breach Settlement Is Now Open
Columbia's $16.1M settlement is open for claims. If you attended, worked, or applied to Columbia, here's what data was exposed and how to file.
Private Grad Loans Surge After Federal Caps
SoFi and Sallie Mae posted record graduate loan originations in Q3 2026. Here's what the earnings data reveals before you borrow privately.
California Colleges Must Explain Aid Appeals
California's AB 2251 requires colleges to explain their aid appeal process by 2027-28. Here's what changes and what doesn't.
Student Loans After the 2026 Midterms
Democrats won Congress on November 3. Here's what it actually means for student loans, Pell Grants, and repayment plans — and what stays the same.
Computer Science Enrollment Falls 12% This Fall
Computer science enrollment dropped 12.4% this fall, per new Clearinghouse data. What the decline means for students choosing a major right now.
Why Colleges Are Chasing You Right Now
The enrollment cliff has flipped the college admissions dynamic. Here's what that means for your applications, financial aid, and bargaining power.
University of Providence Closing in 2027
The University of Providence in Great Falls, MT will close after the 2026-27 academic year. Here's what current students need to do right now.
Pell Grants Face $17B Shortfall After Midterms
A $16.9B CBO-projected Pell Grant shortfall could reduce aid for students entering fall 2027. Here's what's at stake in the post-midterm session.
UNC Drops AI Essay Scoring for 2026-27
UNC Chapel Hill ended AI essay scoring for 2026-27 applicants. Here's what changed, why the tool failed, and what it means for your application now.
Florida Financial Aid Data Breach Hits 4.9M
Hackers accessed Florida's financial aid site and may have exposed 4.9 million SSNs. Your aid is not affected. Here's what to do now.
Dartmouth Provost Resigns Over AI Disclosure
Dartmouth's provost resigned after a faculty review found undisclosed AI use in research. Key lessons for students who work in research labs.
Admissions Competition Stays High for 2026-27
9 in 10 admissions officers expect a competitive 2026-27 cycle. What Kaplan's October survey means for your test scores and application strategy.
Grad Schools Still Figuring Out New Loan Caps
A new ACE survey of 750+ grad schools finds 32% still don't know how to adapt to OBBBA loan limits. Here's what that means if you're applying now.
Employers Say AI Will Raise Degree Value
A Gallup-Lumina survey of 2,500 employers found 48% expect AI to make college degrees more valuable. Here's what that means if you're choosing a major.
DOJ Finds Ohio State Med School Broke Race Law
The Justice Department says Ohio State's medical school ran a separate admissions track that bypassed standard review, giving Black applicants a 4x edge.
U. of Alaska Ends Out-of-State Tuition
The University of Alaska voted to end its out-of-state tuition surcharge starting fall 2027. What non-resident students need to know before applying.
UNC Ends 19 Federal Probes in Trump Deal
UNC-Chapel Hill reached a deal with the Trump administration to close 19 federal probes covering race in admissions, antisemitism, and campus protest rules.
Trump Drops PSLF Employer Rule Fight
The Trump administration dropped two court appeals on Oct. 21 that sought to restrict PSLF employer eligibility. Here's what changed and what hasn't.
College Staff Cuts Just Hit a Decade High
CUPA-HR data: college non-teaching staff fell 6.6% in 2025, the sharpest drop in a decade. Here's what it means for students on campus.
Defaulted Student Loans Face Wage Seizure
The Education Department is about to garnish wages and seize benefits from defaulted student loan borrowers. Here's what to know and do now.