A “RAP adjustment” can suddenly lower a student loan payment without explanation. This guide explains what RAP means, who administers it, how it affects interest and forgiveness, and what borrowers should verify.
The RAP Program Explained: A New Layer in 2026 Student Loan Repayment Read Post »
A temporary federal tax shield protecting student loan forgiveness is set to expire after 2025. This analysis explains how the return of taxable forgiveness could affect borrowers on income-driven repayment plans.
The Return of the Student Loan Tax Bomb Read Post »
Interest is restarting for many borrowers tied to the SAVE plan. This article explains why the 0 percent shield ended and how payments may change next.
MOHELA account statuses like repayment, forbearance, and deferment trigger different billing and interest rules. This guide explains what each label really means.
MOHELA Dashboard Statuses Explained: Repayment, Forbearance, Deferment Read Post »
Some MOHELA borrowers log in to find their loan status suddenly marked “forbearance” with no notice. This explainer breaks down why administrative forbearance appears and what it typically means.
Why Is My MOHELA Loan in Forbearance? Read Post »
FAFSA may show “processed,” but financial aid offers often take weeks or months to arrive. Colleges review verification flags, institutional aid budgets, and state program timelines before releasing awards, leaving many families waiting without clear updates.
FAFSA Submitted But No Aid Offer Yet? What Schools Are Reviewing Now Read Post »
Filing FAFSA does not automatically trigger institutional aid. Early Decision applicants can lose college grants due to a single Common App financial aid selection.
Early Decision Aid Confusion: FAFSA Filed but No Aid Requested on Common App Read Post »
Fall aid can feel stable. Spring aid exposes how federal disbursement rules, enrollment thresholds, and annual limits actually work.
Why Spring Semester Financial Aid Is Lower Than Fall Read Post »
A data-driven look at five U.S. public university systems where state policy continues to keep in-state tuition and mandatory fees lower than national averages for the 2025–26 academic year.
5 Public University Systems Keeping In-State Tuition Low for 2025–26 Read Post »
FAFSA independence isn’t based on living on your own. Federal rules decide whether you’re classified as a dependent or independent student, and the difference can reshape your 2026 financial aid eligibility.
FAFSA Dependency Status 2026: Who Counts as a Dependent vs. Independent Student? Read Post »
