Higher Ed News

Number of student loan borrowers in default matching pre-pandemic levels

Nearly 8 million student loan borrowers with $180 billion federal student loans are in default, according to the latest data from the Department of Education.

Reminder of upcoming scholarship strategies webinar hosted by Mapping Your Future

Scholarships can often be a critical source of funding when it comes to paying for college.

FAFSA processing updates resulting from the Budget Reconciliation Bill

Schools, state agencies, and vendors need to be aware of updates coming in April 2026 to various Department of Education systems resulting from the Budget Reconciliation Bill.

Comments sought on proposed changes to Federal Pell Grant program regulations

The Secretary of Education is seeking comments on proposed regulatory changes impacting the Federal Pell Grant program.

Department of Education publishes “E-App User Guide”

Schools now have a user resource available to them when completing an important application process for participating in the federal aid programs.

Department of Education releases NSLDS layout changes to accommodate new financial aid requirements

The Department of Education released new NSLDS layout changes to help the industry prepare for the financial aid procedures required by last year’s federal budget reconciliation.

State specific and national scholarship opportunities for students

Students seeking additional funds for their college education may want to review these scholarship opportunities to determine if they are a good fit.

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