thecollegeinvestor.comadded August 2026
The College Investorby Robert Farrington13d ago
Key Points - The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act 77-22 on Monday, September 28, 2026, the first time either chamber has approved sweeping federal rules for college sports.
The College Investorby Robert Farrington13d ago
High-yield savings account rates have started to rise slightly, even at large banks, in the wake of the Federal Reserve rate increase last week.
The College Investorby Robert Farrington14d ago
Key Points - Seven states currently make filing the FAFSA (or signing an opt-out form) a condition of getting a diploma: Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, New Jersey, Oklahoma and Texas.
The College Investorby Robert Farrington14d ago
The IRS posted a draft 2026 Form 1040 last week that asks tax filers about their citizenship status for the first time: “At the time you file your return, are you, and your spouse if filing...
The College Investorby Robert Farrington14d ago
Key Points - A $5 match for every $1 saved: Sen. Jeff Merkley’s Homeownership Promise Act would give first-time homebuyers up to $50,000 from HUD on top of $10,000 they save themselves, for as much...
The College Investorby Robert Farrington15d ago
Key Points - Cornell’s report on the future of college says AI can make students look like they’re learning when they aren’t. It wants class technology used only when the instructor allows it.
The College Investorby Robert Farrington16d ago
Santa Clara University will cover 100% of tuition, fees, and room and board, after the family’s expected contribution, for every admitted California student from a family earning $150,000 or less...
The College Investorby Robert Farrington16d ago
The Question I saw that the FAFSA opened this week, but I feel like we make too much for financial aid. We’re right around $125,000 a year and our daughter is a senior.
The College Investorby Robert Farrington16d ago
Student loan borrowers in their 40s have median 401(k) balances roughly 45% lower than participants the same age with no student debt, according to a new report from the Employee Benefit Research...
The College Investorby Colin Graves17d ago
Quick Summary - Online negotiation service - Users save an average of $1,272 annually - You choose your fee upfront WisePal is a bill negotiation platform that helps you lower household expenses...
The College Investorby Robert Farrington17d ago
Key Points - A new lawsuit says the Education Department is still reporting $4.6B in cancelled student loans as owed.
The College Investorby Robert Farrington17d ago
Three former U.S. Secretaries of Education and the union representing department staff filed a formal request last week asking the Education Department’s Office of Inspector General to investigate...
The College Investorby Robert Farrington17d ago
Student loan refinance rates have held continued to hold as the Fed has held interest rates steady.
The College Investorby Robert Farrington18d ago
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness is the only broad federal program that still cancels balances tax-free, and it survived the July 1, 2026 overhaul intact.
The College Investorby Robert Farrington18d ago
The 2027-28 FAFSA is now available to all students and contributors on StudentAid.gov, with no beta sign-up required. The form went live before the Oct.
The College Investorby Robert Farrington18d ago
Key Points - Federal student loan defaults rose by about 400,000 last quarter to 9.3 million borrowers and another 1.5 million are in late-stage delinquency.
The College Investorby Allison Daniel19d ago
Colleges have a "type" of student they are looking for when they make admissions decisions, and not all of it shows up on the application checklist.
The College Investorby Robert Farrington19d ago
Key Points - A coalition of 89 groups, including the AFL-CIO, AFT, and NAACP, asked four congressional committees to hold an emergency hearing on student loan servicing failures.
The College Investorby Robert Farrington19d ago
Student loan rates have are getting even more competitive as peak back to school season ends. As of September 22, 2026, private student loan lenders are offering fixed rates as low as 1.94% APR and...
The College Investorby Robert Farrington20d ago
The 2027-28 FAFSA launches for everyone by October 1, 2026, and the beta version is already open.
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