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The Education Department’s latest court-ordered status update shows some progress on one front of the student loan system — and continued delays on another.In a court filing submitted January 14 (PDF File), the department detailed activity from December 1 through December 31, 202 ... Show More

As federal student loan collections resume, millions of borrowers who fell behind during the pandemic-era pause are again facing wage garnishment, tax refund seizures, and damaged credit. For borrowers already in default, the path back to good standing matters more than ever.One ... Show More

When Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, it changed a central feature of how graduate education in the United States is financed. For nearly two decades, federal policy allowed graduate students to borrow up to the full cost of attendance through the Graduate PLUS loa ... Show More

In many ways, college financial aid can be even more complicated and anxiety-provoking than college admissions. Financial aid officer Matt joins Hannah and Mark to provide a simple introduction to the four tenets of Yale’s financial aid program: need-blind admissions, need-based ... Show More

<p>In this episode: financial aid, college planning, standardized tests, tests optional, need meeting, and preparation.</p> <p>This week we are re-joined by Brian Eufinger to discuss ways to best prepare your children for college admissions, navigating the new changes to FAFSA an ... Show More

With the rising cost of college in the United States, you can’t sleep on scholarships. This week, Yanely Espinal chats with Youssef Hasweh, a scholarship wiz who got a full ride to University of Chicago, about finding the right scholarships for you, keeping those applications and ... Show More

Paying for college is one of the biggest financial hurdles families face—even as you’re chasing or approaching FIRE. What’s the smartest way to save for higher education while also securing your financial future? Scott, Mindy, and Amberly are breaking it all down on today’s episo ... Show More

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is the last episode in a three-part series on paying for college. My guest is Joan Liu, a college counselor who has a giant heart to go with her giant brain. In this episode she draws on her years of experience helping international student ... Show More

College students or parents, friends of college students, if you're trying to graduate debt-free, or if you're trying to become financially literate, this is the episode for you! In this episode, I’m talking to teen activist and nonprofit founder, Cherie Animashaun, about all thi ... Show More

If you have started, or planning to start the US process (applying to the US universities), this episode has all the tips you’d need during your preparation for the standardized tests, which is a big step towards moving abroad with full scholarships. 

The Feds are cracking down on defaulted student loans! According to the new US Education Secretary, it’s time for student borrowers with federal loans to begin making payments. The clock is ticking and May 5th is the date that nearly 2 million borrowers are going to be moved into ... Show More

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app! Anyone else feel like life’s been expensive lately? While we can’t control inflation, we can change our relationship with money. Find out the simple steps you can take to make the most of your income and get ahead wi ... Show More