The Latest Breaking News from Financial Aid

Pushback against phaseout of fossil fuels upsets COP30 climate talks as EU rejects draft deal

The EU rejected the new draft deal, calling for stronger climate commitments and fossil fuel discussions

Euronews · Nov 22, 2025

College could now cost you half a million dollars. Here’s how to pay for it

‘Even as little as $10 set aside each month can make a meaningful difference down the road,’ says one financial expert

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025

Macron to host Zelensky in Paris amid dispute over frozen Russian funds

President Emmanuel Macron will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on Monday, as France seeks to reaffirm long-term support for Ukraine and build on recent efforts to boost military and financial aid. The Elysée said the meeting would be the Ukrainian leader’s ninth trip to France since the Russian…

Radio France Internationale · Nov 14, 2025

A fragmented legal system and threat of deportation are pushing higher education out of reach for many undocumented students

The Trump administration is upending norms and policies across the American educational system. One of the many groups facing uncertainty are prospective and current students living in the country without legal authorization.

The Conversation · Oct 6, 2025

FAFSA Advice for 2025

A new federal financial aid application drops on October 1 — and being an early bird will likely pay off.

Kiplinger · Sep 29, 2025

Charlie Javice sentenced to 7 years in prison for fraudulent $175M sale of financial aid startup

The 33-year-old founder of the startup student financial aid company Frank has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025

Student Loan Shake-Up: What the OBBB Means for Parent PLUS Borrowers, From a Financial Aid Expert

For students starting a new program on/after July 1, 2026, loans will be capped at $20,000 annually, and parents can borrow no more than $65,000 total, a big change from the unlimited borrowing setup.

Kiplinger · Sep 28, 2025

Trump isn’t cutting Pell Grants, after all − but other changes could complicate financial aid for some students

As an education researcher who has studied the economic returns of higher education, I know that college degrees remain cost-effective investments for most students.

The Conversation · Sep 24, 2025

7 College-Aid Mistakes That Reduce Your Kid’s Award

Paying for college is one of the biggest financial challenges families face. Financial aid can make higher education more affordable, but only if families avoid...

Saving Advice · Sep 15, 2025

Hunger among South African students: study shows those studying remotely need financial aid for food

The spectre of food insecurity unfortunately haunts many households in South Africa.

The Conversation · Sep 14, 2025