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Fidelity Study Reveals Changing Views On Student Debt
A new Fidelity Investments study finds that economic conditions over the past several years are influencing how high school students plan for life af…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
U.S. National Debt Reaches Record $37 Trillion
The United States’ gross national debt has surpassed $37 trillion, marking an all-time high and raising concerns about the speed of borrowing and its…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Final PSLF Eligibility Restrictions Move Forward For Comment
A new rule from the Department of Education could reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF) by redefining which employers qualify.
Th…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
The Secret To What Colleges Want In Students
The college admissions process is notoriously competitive. The last several decades might even indicate that getting into college has become harder, …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
27,000 Borrowers Stuck In Student Loan Complaint Backlog
The Department of Education’s ombudsman office, which handles disputes from student loan borrowers, is facing a backlog exceeding 27,000 cases, accor…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
529 Plans Grow 8% in Q2 2025 Before Big Rule Changes
In the three months ending June 30, 2025, 529 college savings and prepaid plans saw one of their strongest periods of growth in years. The latest dat…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Student Loan Complaint Backlog Grows As SAVE Borrowers Stay In Limbo
The week began with anticipation for the August 4 court status report in the lawsuit over the SAVE repayment plan. Borrowers hoping for clarity inste…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Which AI Tool Gives The Best Student Loan Recommendations?
When families weigh their options for paying for college, the question “What’s the best student loan?” seems straightforward. But as we learned after…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
What Is Demonstrated Interest And How Does It Impact College Admisssions?
Demonstrated interest refers to the ways a student indicates interest in a specific school. This includes visiting campuses, reaching out to admissio…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
How To Pay For College With A 529 Plan
Taking money out of a 529 plan is more complicated than putting money into a 529 plan.
If you do it incorrectly, you may owe taxes and a 10% tax penal…
7 months, 3 weeks ago