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College Earnings Accountability Rule Is Final
The DOE finalized its earnings accountability rule July 1, 2026. Programs whose graduates earn too little could lose federal student loan access by 2028.
New Earnings Rule Hits Religious Colleges
The DOE earnings test final rule took effect July 1. Here's what it means for students at faith-based schools and programs with lower-earning graduates.
Saint Louis University Cuts 80 Positions
SLU eliminated 80 faculty and staff positions after enrollment fell 13% in one year. What it signals for students choosing a private college right now.
Freshmen Return Rates Hit a 10-Year High
New National Student Clearinghouse data shows 77% of fall 2024 freshmen returned for year two — decade highs for Black and Hispanic students.
SAVE Plan Borrowers Face 90-Day Deadline
Loan servicers started sending notices July 1. If you're in SAVE, you have 90 days to pick a new plan or get auto-enrolled.
Florida Bans Undocumented Students From Colleges
Florida voted July 1 to bar undocumented students from all 28 state colleges starting 2027. What the policy means, who is affected, and what to do now.
How Money Ranks Colleges in 2026
Money's 2026 Best Colleges list rates 730 schools on costs, graduation rates, and earnings — not prestige. Here's what it shows and how to use it.
House Bill Would End Subsidized Loans
A House spending bill would eliminate subsidized student loans for new undergrad borrowers starting July 2027. Here's who's protected and what it means.
Workforce Pell Grants Launch, But Few Qualify
Workforce Pell Grants are live today, but only 12 states have program frameworks. Here's how to find a qualifying program near you before you enroll.
Two MA Colleges to Offer 3-Year Degrees
Massachusetts approved 3-year bachelor's degree pilots at Merrimack College and Suffolk University on June 26. Here's what students need to know.
Court Blocks Nursing Loan Cap Days Before July 1
A federal judge blocked ED's narrower professional degree definition on June 24, giving NP and PA grad students a path to keep the $50K/year loan cap.
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.