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Many top universities saw applications decline thanks to testing requirements, while others were happy to welcome thousands more applicants seeking test-free options.
Lawmakers Spar Over Proposed Pell Grant Eligibility Cuts
An estimated 20% of Pell Grant recipients would need to increase their courseload to maintain eligibility.
New Washington State Law Extends Protections to Students Enrolled in Online, Out-of-State Colleges
The law challenges an interstate agreement blocking states from enforcing student consumer protection laws on out-of-state online colleges.
Why Harvard Can’t Rely on Its Endowment
Some wonder why wealthy schools like Harvard can’t use their endowments to offset federal funding losses, but it’s not actually feasible.
Should You Use AI to Write Your Resume and Cover Letter?
AI seems to be everywhere these days, but should you use it to create your resume and cover letter?
Survey: The Economy, AI Have 2025 Grads Worried for Their Careers
A new survey reveals that college seniors are pessimistic about the job market and concerned about the implications of AI tools on their job prospects.
How to Pay for College When Your Parents Won’t Help
Learn how you can afford a college education, even without contributions from a parent or guardian.
Trump Executive Order Targets DEI in College Accreditation
The executive order makes good on Trump’s campaign promises to make sweeping changes to the country’s college accreditation system.
Here’s How Student Loan Debt Impacts Your Credit Score
Experts explain why borrowers may see substantial drops in their credit scores linked to their student loan debt.
What Does Tax-Exempt Status Do for Colleges?
President Donald Trump said he’d revoke Harvard’s tax-exempt status, but what does it mean that a university is tax-exempt, and what does it do for students?
Bipartisan Proposal Would Make Pell Grants Tax-Exempt
If passed, low-income college students could qualify for larger tax refunds.