The College Investor11h ago
New House proposal would eliminate subsidized federal student loans to pay for a Pell Grant increase.
#studentloans https://thecollegeinvestor.com/81934/house-spending-bill-would-eliminate-subsidized-student-loans-to-pay-for-pell/
House Spending Bill Would Eliminate Subsidized Student Loans To Pay For Pell

House FY27 spending bill would eliminate subsidized student loans after July 2027 to fund a $50 Pell Grant increase, raising potential debt by $6,000 per borrower.

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Bich Nguyen16h ago

"Encouraging doctors to take up practice in remote areas is challenging. But state leaders are pushing the effort forward, setting aside $28 million in federal funds for an ambitious medical school tuition payment program."

https://apnews.com/article/hawaii-rural-doctors-shortage-grant-program-35d3c4911a40430fcd3cbf00ad06231b

#healthcare #MedSchools #MedEd #StudentLoans #RuralHealth #hawaii

Program offers free med school for 5 years in rural Hawaii

Molokaʻi native Misty Kahale completed her first year of medical school at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on Friday.

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The College Investor18h ago
We've heard multiple reports from vet and medical students about loan disbursement and other financial aid delays. Here's what to know:
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https://thecollegeinvestor.com/81812/vet-and-medical-students-face-loan-disbursement-delays-as-obbba-rollout-stalls-aid/
OBBBA Rollout Delays Federal Loans for Vet and Medical Students Starting Summer 2026

Veterinary and medical students starting summer programs face federal loan disbursement delays as schools rush to implement OBBBA changes.

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Bich Nguyen18h ago

"Over the last 9 months, nurses have been protesting a federal regulation that they say would drive up student loan debt, exacerbate workforce shortages, and threaten patient access to care. Last week, they put their words into action by suing the Department of Education (DOE) over that rule."

https://www.medpagetoday.com/nursing/nursing/121545

#healthcare #nurses #midwives #StudentLoans #courts #USpol

Nurse, PA Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Rule That Limits Graduate Loans

A rule set to take effect in July will exacerbate shortages and harm patients, they argue

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The College Investor1d ago
SAVE Plan exit begins July 1: 7M borrowers will get 90 days to choose IBR, PAYE, ICR, RAP, or one of the Standard plans. Tiered Standard launches the same day. Full breakdown: https://thecollegeinvestor.com/81538/save-plan-forbearance-ends-borrower-reminders/ #StudentLoans #HigherEd #PSLF
SAVE Plan Forbearance Ending: Repayment Options for 7 Million Borrowers

SAVE Plan borrowers have 90 days to choose a new student loan repayment plan starting July 1, 2026. Here’s how to pick the right one.

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The College Investor2d ago
A federal review found 91% of college financial aid letters understate or hide your real net price. Combine that with lost transfer credits and impacted majors, and a 4-year degree quietly becomes a 6-year bill. Full breakdown: https://thecollegeinvestor.com/81529/college-pricing-black-box-how-colleges-inflate-the-cost-of-a-degree/ #HigherEd #StudentLoans #PersonalFinance
The Quiet Tactics College Use To Inflate the Cost of a Degree

Colleges advertise one price but charge another. See how aid tactics, fees, and lost credits inflate what families really pay — and how to push back.

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BBC News3d ago

Third of people say uni degree not worth it, as student loan inquiry begins

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2e29gk73rjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

#Education #Economy #StudentLoans

Student loan inquiry begins as a third of people say university degree not worth it

MPs will hear the concerns of graduates about the size of their student debts, and the interest rates.

The College Investor3d ago
The wave of small college closures is accelerating. Hampshire ($21.9M endowment) and Anna Maria ($1.6M) are the latest. We pulled together the 5 warning signs every family can check using public data — IPEDS, IRS Form 990s, enrollment trends — plus what to do about Closed School Discharge. https://thecollegeinvestor.com/81409/could-your-college-close-5-warning-signs-every-family-should-watch-for/
#HigherEd #StudentLoans #Education
5 Red Flags Your College Could Close — And What To Do If You Spot Them

Hampshire and Anna Maria just announced closures. Here are 5 warning signs your college could shut down — and what to do to protect yourself.

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The College Investor5d ago
Federal student loan default isn't a cheaper alternative to repayment. The Department of Education takes 15% of disposable wages, your tax refund, and Social Security offsets up to 15%. IBR at $0/month beats it cleanly for low-income borrowers. Full breakdown: https://thecollegeinvestor.com/81254/is-wage-garnishment-ever-cheaper-than-student-loan-repayment/ #StudentLoans #PersonalFinance
Wage Garnishment vs. IBR And RAP: Why Default Math Is Always Worse

Wage garnishment rarely beats IBR or RAP on cost. Here's the math — and the narrow cases where default looks cheaper before fees and credit damage.

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