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Hundreds of thousands of college students are enrolled in degree and certificate programs that, under new federal law, may soon be cut off from federal student loans. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, requires colleges to prove their programs actually improve graduates’ earning pow ...  Show more

Federal Student Aid released its latest quarterly data update, and the numbers paint a stark picture: 7.7 million borrowers with $180 billion in outstanding federal student loans are now in default as of December 2025.The quarter ending in December marked the first time many borr ...  Show more

Explore FAFSA’s impact on college finances, including changes to the application process and shifts in aid eligibility. How do changes to FAFSA affect your eligibility for federal student loans and need-based grants? What’s the best way to navigate the recent rollout amid technic ...  Show more

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid opens to potential college students to fill out on Oct. 1 for the 2022-2023 school year. Here's how to fill out the form to get money for college — and why you should apply now instead of waiting.To manage podcast ad preferences, revie ...  Show more

The three-year federal pause on student loans is expiring soon. If your financial circumstances have changed, or you just need an explanation of the many payment plans out there, here's a refresher course on how to pay off your student debt. To manage podcast ad preferences, revi ...  Show more

Wie finanzieren die Studenten in Deutschland ihr Studium? Kann man nur vom BAFÖG leben, oder ist man auf eine weitere finanzielle Unterstützung angewiesen? Was macht ein Werkstudent? Wer bekommt ein Stipendium? Studenten erzählen von ihren Erfahrungen.