Pell grants are changing in 2026: 5 big shifts that could impact how much aid students getPell Grants are changing in 2026. New rules will let students in short programs get aid, count foreign income, and limit full-ride students...
26 Dec, 2025, 08.24 PM IST
FAFSA 2025: Is the government shutdown putting student loans, Pell Grants, FAFSA deadlines, and school funding at risk for millions of students and families?The U.S. government shut down on October 1, 2025, after Congress failed to pass a funding bill. The closure directly impacts the Department...
01 Oct, 2025, 09.35 PM IST
How the US government shutdown will affect student loans, and the Education DepartmentThe U.S. Education Department faces significant disruption from a government shutdown, furloughing 87% of its staff after prior cuts. While...
01 Oct, 2025, 11.11 AM IST
Student loan delinquency hits nearly 6 million Americans — how can you avoid default and protect your credit now?Nearly 6 million Americans are now at least three months behind on their federal student loan payments, according to recent data from Trans...
16 Sep, 2025, 08.31 PM IST
US college and higher education fees: These key financial aids can help you fulfill your dream without burning your pocketThere are different types of financial aid and also different sources through which they can be sought such as federal and state agencies, ...
06 Sep, 2025, 12.49 PM IST
Which colleges in the US offer free tuition and how you can applyHarvard University raised its free tuition threshold to $200,000 in family income, joining a trend of universities making education more ac...
18 Mar, 2025, 02.45 PM IST
Colleges in US lure stranded students with 50% off tuition, free dormsWhen a Philadelphia university announced its sudden closure, nearby colleges scrambled to attract displaced students with incentives like t...
08 Aug, 2024, 04.10 PM IST
What's gone horribly wrong with the US college admission systemApplicants have more anxiety than ever. Elite schools have more power than ever. Something had to give.
10 May, 2024, 11.49 AM IST
Financing your study in the US: Five quick tips for studentsThe U.S. government and universities provide various financial help, including scholarships, part-time jobs, and student loans. It's import...
02 Jan, 2024, 12.06 PM IST
What would a government shutdown mean for me? SNAP, student loans and travel impacts, explainedWhile the Senate pushes forward with bipartisan approach aimed at keeping the government open, the Republican-controlled House has made lit...
30 Sep, 2023, 11.09 PM IST
What is IRS Data Retrieval Tool in FAFSA application, and how does it help?Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has developed a mechanism to retrieve the data needed to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student A...
03 Oct, 2022, 11.33 PM IST