SAVE Forbearance Is Ending: 7 Million Borrowers Face Repayment Restart
The payment pause protecting borrowers in the SAVE plan is winding down, with loan servicers set to begin notifying borrowers starting July...
Wage Garnishment On Defaulted Student Loans Restarts This Fall
The U.S. Department of Education, with the Department of Treasury, plans to resume administrative wage garnishment on defaulted federal...
What Is An Index Fund? (And Is It A Good Investment Choice?)
As you dive into the world of investing, index funds are bound to pop up on your radar. With the help of these funds, you can build your...
How To Get A Student Loan (Federal and Private)
About two-thirds of families borrow student loans to pay for college – but can be confusing on how to get a student loan, especially...
Canvas Hack Hits Nearly 9,000 Schools And Interrupts Online Access Right Before Finals
A cyberattack on Canvas, the learning management system used by thousands of K-12 schools, colleges, and universities, knocked the platform...
This Week In College And Money News: May 8, 2026
This week’s stories share a common thread: the new federal student loan rules taking effect July 1 are going to be forcing real...
How America Plans for College 2026: Key Stats
Key Points 95% of U.S. high school students plan to continue their education after graduation, and 82% of families say it will be worth the...
Cosigner Release on Private Student Loans: The Truth
Key Points 90% denial rate: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found that roughly 9 out of 10 borrowers who applied for cosigner...
Education Department’s New Rules May Block PAYE Enrollment Before July 1 Deadline
Federal student loan borrowers wanting to enroll in the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) plan as their next move after SAVE may have a much narrower...
Credit Union Student Loans: Guide To Direct vs. Partner Programs
Key Points The credit union private student loan market splits into three models: credit unions that originate their own loans, credit...