Education Department Releases 2027-28 College Aid Comparison Materials
The new federal College Financing Plan organizes costs, grants, scholarships, loans and work options, but most colleges can still choose whether to use it.
Financial Aid
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Colleges Can Now Set Lower Federal Loan Caps for Specific Programs
A federal rule lets colleges set lower annual loan limits for entire programs, potentially leaving students to find other ways to cover tuition and living costs.
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New federal loan limits could change some 2026-27 aid packages
Federal loan caps, program-level limits and new reporting rules are complicating 2026-27 aid offers for graduate students, parents and continuing borrowers.
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What families should know about 2026-27 FAFSA deadlines
The 2026-27 FAFSA remains open through June 30, 2027, but earlier college and state deadlines may affect access to limited aid.
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Justice Department Opens Investigation Into Harvard Financial-Aid Programs Tied to China
The Justice Department is investigating whether Harvard’s China-based financial-aid programs discriminate against American students.
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Antelope Valley College Lists August 3 Financial-Aid Disbursement for Palmdale Students
AVC’s August 3 summer aid disbursement date has passed. Remaining refunds are scheduled for release Friday, August 7, but eligibility, balances and enrollment changes can affect timing or amount.
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Short-term credentials face a new federal test
Workforce Pell offers aid for some short-term programs, but strict tests for length, completion, employment and earnings are limiting early eligibility.
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Graduate loan caps are in effect. Colleges now decide what students pay
Federal graduate-loan caps took effect July 1, while colleges weigh lower limits, institutional aid and private credit to cover remaining education costs.
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New federal student-loan limits take effect for 2026-27
New federal rules now limit some graduate and Parent PLUS borrowing, end new Grad PLUS loans and create new repayment options for affected borrowers.
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Justice Department sues Maryland over in-state tuition for undocumented students
A federal lawsuit challenges Maryland’s in-state tuition and related state-aid rules, but the policy remains in effect unless a court orders Maryland or its public colleges to stop enforcing it.
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Federal Judge Declares Illinois In-State Tuition and Aid Rules Invalid, Pauses Enforcement for 14 Days
A federal judge declared several Illinois in-state tuition and state-aid provisions invalid for people who are not lawfully present in the United States, but paused enforcement of the injunction for 14 days while Illinois considers a stay or appeal.
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New Federal Loan Limits Are Now in Effect for Graduate Students and Parents
Federal loan limits changed July 1 for graduate students, professional programs and Parent PLUS borrowers. Some continuing students may keep older rules.
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UNO’s 2026-27 tuition update will hit fall planning for students and families
Omaha NE – UNO says 2026-27 tuition and “differential tuition” rate changes begin in August, with MavLINK updates by July 22 for fall planning.