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House Republicans Propose Slashing Pell Grants
As part of their reconciliation package, House Republicans proposed a set of conflicting changes to the Pell Grant program that would simultaneously cut...
2025 Guide to Managing Federal, State, and School Due Dates
Seeking financial aid for college, grad school, or career school? It’s important to keep in mind that the FAFSA closes on: June 30,...
How To Have A Conversation With A College Financial Aid Office
Navigating college costs can feel overwhelming, but your school’s financial aid office is there to help. Whether you’re trying to understand your Free...
Documents, Eligibility, and What’s New
Many or all companies we feature compensate us. Compensation and editorial research influence how products appear on a page. Student Loans Updated Apr...
Stopping a Looming Student Loan Default Disaster
Dysfunction in the federal government continues to keep federal student loan borrowers in a state of perpetual chaos. While the pandemic payment pause...
The PROTECT Students Act: How New Legislation Can Protect Students and Taxpayers from Predatory Practices in Higher Education
On April 10, Representative Mark Takano (D-CA-39) introduced the Preventing Risky Operations from Threatening the Education and Career Trajectories of Students Act of...
How Much Does FAFSA Give? What to Expect in 2025
FAFSA can provide thousands of dollars in financial aid each year, including federal student loans, Pell Grants, and work-study funds. For the 2025-2026...
47 Key Terms Defined and Demystified
Anyone considering or has already applied for student loans should check out this glossary of student loan terms, listed alphabetically. Our glossary will...
Do You Have A Financial Aid Gap? Here’s What To Do Next
Getting your financial aid offer can feel like a huge weight off your shoulders—until you realize it doesn’t cover everything. Maybe tuition, housing,...
State Policy Digest | April 2025
Welcome the inaugural issue of the TICAS State Policy Digest, a quarterly newsletter that highlights state and federal efforts to increase affordability, accountability,...
