
Colin Graves
Freelance Managing Editor at Wallet Hacks
Freelance Managing Editor at Maple Money
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1 day ago |
thecollegeinvestor.com | Colin Graves
Average GPAs are rising, but test scores are not, signaling widespread grade inflation. Parents and colleges are increasingly misled by inflated grades, undermining accountability and preparedness. Standardized testing is making a return as grades lose value, and policymakers are being urged to restore grading rigor. Grade inflation has been quietly reshaping American education.
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1 day ago |
thecollegeinvestor.com | Colin Graves
Student loan borrowers are in limbo as Trump and Elon publicly battle over the Big Beautiful Bill proposal. If the Big Beautiful Bill fails, the RAP plan won't happen, and neither will the transition for SAVE borrowers. Administrative forbearance for SAVE borrowers may last into mid-2026, but timelines could change depending on legal and legislative action. A brewing political standoff over federal spending is throwing the future of millions of student loan borrowers into question.
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2 days ago |
thecollegeinvestor.com | Colin Graves
Harvard University will offer full tuition coverage for families earning up to $200,000, beginning in the 2025-26 academic year. Families making under $100,000 will receive aid that covers the full cost of attendance, including tuition, housing, food, health insurance, and travel. The change reflects growing efforts by elite colleges to respond to concerns about affordability and access for middle-income students.
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2 days ago |
thecollegeinvestor.com | Colin Graves
Borrowers can now submit Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) applications online, with most processed in under a week. Those pursuing Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), switching IDR plans, or recertifying lower income may benefit most from applying now. Applications for SAVE and "lowest monthly payment" requests remain paused, leaving some borrowers in administrative limbo.
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2 days ago |
thecollegeinvestor.com | Colin Graves
MOHELA confirmed that borrowers on the SAVE plan are in 0% interest status and no payments are currently required. A system issue is causing borrowers to receive false interest accrual on their loan statements. While the error does not require borrower action, borrowers are encouraged to verify their account information and SAVE enrollment.
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