# student loan (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier

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## [Trump May Forgive Upwards Of $170B In Student Loan Debt](https://thecollegeinvestor.com/75428/trump-may-forgive-upwards-of-170b-in-student-loan-debt/)

_2026-08-20 · The College Investor Audio Show_

When voters think of student loan forgiveness, they often picture executive actions and legal battles . Under President Biden, student loan debt relief efforts dominated headlines, particularly after the Supreme Court struck down his broad cancellation proposal . But what you may not realize: The Trump administration could be on track to oversee one of the largest dollar amounts of student loan…

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## [Nearly 92% Of U.S. Kids Qualify For The New $1,700 Federal Scholarship Tax Credit](https://thecollegeinvestor.com/85186/nearly-92-of-u-s-kids-qualify-for-the-new-1700-federal-scholarship-tax-credit/)

_2026-08-15 · The College Investor Audio Show_

An estimated 51.7 million children (91.7% of everyone eligible to enroll in a K-12 school) meet the income test to receive scholarships under the Education Freedom Tax Credit , the federal program launching January 1, 2027, according to a new report released Tuesday by the American Federation for Children. The analysis is the first state-by-state estimate of who can actually receive money from the…

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## [OIG Report: Education Department Cut 40% Of Staff, Gutting Student Loan Oversight](https://thecollegeinvestor.com/85243/oig-report-education-department-cut-40-of-staff-gutting-student-loan-oversight/)

_2026-08-14 · The College Investor Audio Show_

The Department of Education's Office of Inspector General has put hard numbers on the Trump administration's push to dismantle the agency , and the findings for Federal Student Aid are stark: entire sub-offices responsible for overseeing loan servicers and certifying schools for federal aid were left with no employees at all. The report lands as the Department reverses course. FSA is now hiring…

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## [Senate Committee Advances Bill To Block Education Department Transfers](https://thecollegeinvestor.com/85399/senate-committee-advances-bill-to-block-education-department-transfers/)

_2026-08-13 · The College Investor Audio Show_

A bipartisan group of senators is moving to block at least some of the Trump administration's effort to dismantle the Department of Education . The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee approved S. 5046 on Thursday by a 13-9 vote , sending it to the full Senate. The bill, introduced July 21 by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) with Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska),…

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## [Senate Bill Would Exempt State Student Loans From 2007 Scandal Conflict Rules](https://thecollegeinvestor.com/85157/senate-bill-would-exempt-state-student-loans-from-conflict-rules/)

_2026-08-12 · The College Investor Audio Show_

A bill moving quietly through the Senate would let colleges steer students toward state-run and nonprofit student loans without triggering the federal conflict-of-interest rules Congress wrote after the 2007 financial aid kickback scandal. Nearly two decades ago, investigators found that the people students trusted most to give neutral advice (their college financial aid officers ) were quietly…

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## [Student Loan Interest Elimination Act Gets Second Push as Defaults Hit $233 Billion](https://thecollegeinvestor.com/85125/student-loan-interest-elimination-act-gets-second-push/)

_2026-08-11 · The College Investor Audio Show_

Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Rep. Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) held a press conference on Capitol Hill last week urging Congress to take up the Student Loan Interest Elimination Act (PDF File), which would set the rate on every existing and future federal student loan to 0%. The press conference marks the lawmakers' second attempt in 2026 to move the bill. Welch introduced S. 4169 in the Senate and…

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## [Howard University Readmits 200 Of 502 Unenrolled Freshmen After Backlash](https://thecollegeinvestor.com/85419/howard-university-readmits-200-of-502-unenrolled-freshmen-after-backlash/)

_2026-08-10 · The College Investor Audio Show_

Howard University unenrolled 502 incoming freshmen on July 22, weeks before move-in. It has since readmitted more than 200 of them — a roughly 40% reversal of its own decisions. That number alone tells you the university got this wrong. These are families who had already committed to a school where the cost of attendance runs past $66,000 a year. The handling of this entire saga was worse than the…

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## [You Insure the Phone, the Car, and the Spring Break Trip. Why Not the $30,000 Tuition Bill?](https://thecollegeinvestor.com/85141/you-insure-the-phone-the-car-and-the-spring-break-trip-why-not-the-30000-tuition-bill/)

_2026-08-08 · The College Investor Audio Show_

Think about everything your family pays to protect. The phone gets a protection plan at checkout. The car carries full coverage at an average of $2,237 a year , according to Insurify. Even the spring break trip gets travel insurance, which Forbes puts at 4% to 6% of the trip cost . Then tuition comes due (for many families, the largest single payment they ever make) and it goes out the door with…

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## [Waiting On Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Cost Borrowers Up To 43%, NBER Finds](https://thecollegeinvestor.com/84933/waiting-on-bidens-student-loan-forgiveness-cost-borrowers-up-to-43-nber-finds/)

_2026-08-07 · The College Investor Audio Show_

Borrowers who believed the student loan payment pause would keep getting extended (or that their debt would be forgiven outright) cut their payments, spent more, and are now more likely to be delinquent , according to a new National Bureau of Economic Research working paper. Economists surveyed borrowers about their expectations during the pause and the 2022 forgiveness announcement, then linked…

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## [Grad school tuition is coming down as loan limits take effect](https://prestoncooper93.substack.com/p/grad-school-tuition-is-coming-down)

_2026-08-06 · Preston Cooper · Preston Cooper’s Newsletter_

Plus: The costs of policy uncertainty.

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## [SoFi’s SEC Filing Says Its Private Student Loans Can Be Discharged in Bankruptcy](https://thecollegeinvestor.com/85064/sofis-sec-filing-says-its-private-student-loans-can-be-discharged-in-bankruptcy/)

_2026-08-06 · The College Investor Audio Show_

SoFi Technologies told federal securities regulators that its private student loans can be wiped out in bankruptcy under certain conditions, a quiet admission that cuts against one of the most repeated lines in personal finance. The disclosure sits in SoFi's annual report (a Form 10-K filed with the SEC ) for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. In the Risk Factors section, the company warns…

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## [MOHELA Glitch Hits Student Loan Borrowers With False Past-Due Notices](https://thecollegeinvestor.com/85563/mohela-glitch-hits-student-loan-borrowers-with-false-past-due-notices/)

_2026-08-05 · The College Investor Audio Show_

Student loan borrowers serviced by MOHELA spent this weekend staring at delinquency notices they say should not exist. Accounts that showed $0 due and active SAVE forbearance on Friday flipped to past-due balances ranging from roughly $2,000 to more than $6,700, with some borrowers marked as many as 12 months behind. MOHELA's phone lines are closed on weekends, leaving affected borrowers with no…

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## [Rethinking Predatory Student Lending](https://bethakers.substack.com/p/rethinking-predatory-student-lending)

_2026-07-30 · Beth Akers · Beth’s Newsletter_

The post-Grad PLUS era of graduate and professional school finance is now upon us.

## [Dr. Bree Montana on the importance of work transition rituals](https://vinfoundation.podbean.com/e/dr-bree-montana-on-the-importance-of-work-transition-rituals/)

_2026-07-27 · VIN Foundation: Veterinary Pulse_

Listen in as we chat with VIN Foundation Vets4Vets® team lead Dr. Bree Montana as part of our Inhale, Exhale Series and this time were talking about the importance of work transitions In this episode we have eight major topics we’re addressing: Defining work transitions Why thought through work transitions matter Build a departure ritual Create a rejuvenation plan Add in technological barriers…

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## [Actually, many college students do pay the sticker price](https://prestoncooper93.substack.com/p/actually-many-college-students-do)

_2026-07-17 · Preston Cooper · Preston Cooper’s Newsletter_

Plus: States venture into student loans, and the fight against degree inflation.

## [Dr. Lee Friedman on how a non-traditional path led him to his love for veterinary medicine](https://vinfoundation.podbean.com/e/dr-lee-friedman-on-how-a-non-traditional-path-led-him-to-his-love-for-veterinary-medicine/)

_2026-07-14 · VIN Foundation: Veterinary Pulse_

Listen in as we talk with Dr. Lee Friedman as he shares his non-traditional path to veterinary medicine. From selling encyclopedias to training as a Navy fighter jet pilot, heart-touching and fascinating, this story is a great reminder of how life brings us profound learning and through it we find our way. As always, we want to hear from YOU. Please share your thoughts by sending an email or…

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## [Financial Boycotts When Black](https://girlgonefrugalagain.libsyn.com/financial-boycotts-when-black)

_2026-06-23 · Your American Money_

In today's podcast episode I share some thoughts about the call to boycott Asian American businesses in response to the acquittal of Chikei Rick Chow-a store owner who shot and killed an African-American child Cyrus Carmack-Belton. I talk about financial boycotts, Capitalism and how African-Americans can empower ourselves through making deliberate financial decisions. Here is the link to the…

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## [Your American Money is Back](https://girlgonefrugalagain.libsyn.com/your-american-money-is-back-0)

_2026-06-17 · Your American Money_

It has been over a year since I've published a podcast episode. In today's episode I share why I'm rebooting the show and I think my reasons will reasonate with you. https://youramericanmoney.com

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## [Hold cosmetology schools accountable for low earnings](https://prestoncooper93.substack.com/p/hold-cosmetology-schools-accountable)

_2026-06-12 · Preston Cooper · Preston Cooper’s Newsletter_

Plus: Tuition discounting in higher ed.

## [How to protect taxpayers when colleges collapse](https://prestoncooper93.substack.com/p/how-to-protect-taxpayers-when-colleges)

_2026-05-12 · Preston Cooper · Preston Cooper’s Newsletter_

Plus: The financial aid bait-and-switch, and what new loan limits mean for ed schools.

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_2026-05-12 · **Sponsored**_

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## [Dr. Tony Bartels on the latest student loan news](https://vinfoundation.podbean.com/e/dr-tony-bartels-on-the-latest-student-loan-news-1778191004/)

_2026-05-07 · VIN Foundation: Veterinary Pulse_

Listen in with student debt expert Dr. Tony Bartels in this next installment of our Student Debt Series covering the latest news and information on student loans. In this episode we have seven major topics we’re addressing: RAP rule change alert What does this rule change mean for repayment strategies Class of 2026 new grads, STILL do not consolidate Determine your IDR profile, know your monthly…

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## [The Value-Based Accountability Policy Era](https://bethakers.substack.com/p/the-value-based-accountability-policy)

_2026-05-05 · Beth Akers · Beth’s Newsletter_

Last week I published a new report that takes a look at the evolution of policy making in higher education over the last 50 years.

## [Dr. Jennifer Woolf uncovers the details of veterinary forensics](https://vinfoundation.podbean.com/e/dr-jennifer-woolf/)

_2026-04-25 · VIN Foundation: Veterinary Pulse_

Listen in as we talk with Dr. Jennifer Woolf and uncover the details of veterinary forensics. In this second episode she digs into the laws and of veterinary forensics, shares her experiences, and where colleagues can go for resources to learn about state-specific regulations. \*Trigger warning: this episode may include triggers associated with animal abuse and human abuse.\* Topics covered in this…

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## [Cuts to Grad Loan Eligibility: How (the heck) did we get here?](https://bethakers.substack.com/p/cuts-to-grad-loan-eligibility-how)

_2026-04-21 · Beth Akers · Beth’s Newsletter_

Friends, last week I published an article on AEI’s blog describing the policy and intellectual path that got us to the cuts to graduate student loans created by OBBB last summer.

## [For college accreditation, long-overdue changes are coming](https://prestoncooper93.substack.com/p/for-college-accreditation-long-overdue)

_2026-04-10 · Preston Cooper · Preston Cooper’s Newsletter_

Plus: Sending student loans to Treasury, and how states should approach Workforce Pell.

## [Jeanice Wiard on shooting for contentment and satisfaction and the importance of self-compassion](https://vinfoundation.podbean.com/e/jeanice-waird-on-shooting-for-contentment-and-satisfaction-and-the-importance-of-self-compassion/)

_2026-03-27 · VIN Foundation: Veterinary Pulse_

Listen in as we talk with Jeanice Wiard as she shares her journey in veterinary medicine. She takes us through the highs and lows and lessons learned through multiple veterinary practices and shares her path to self-compassion and finding the importance of emotional wellbeing. As always, we want to hear from YOU. Please share your thoughts by sending an email or joining the conversation. GUEST…

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## [Graduate Loan Caps Are Coming: Colleges Should Prepare Now](https://bethakers.substack.com/p/graduate-loan-caps-are-coming-colleges)

_2026-03-19 · Beth Akers · Beth’s Newsletter_

Something I’m watching really closely right now is how universities are responding to the changes in graduate student loan limits that will be coming this fall.

## [A Three-Year Bachelor’s Degree? Let's Give It a Try.](https://bethakers.substack.com/p/a-three-year-bachelors-degree-lets)

_2026-03-12 · Beth Akers · Beth’s Newsletter_

I learned last week that the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education voted to allow some public institution in the state to offer three-year bachelor’s degrees.

## [Dr. Bree Montana dives deep on preventing burnout and compassion fatigue](https://vinfoundation.podbean.com/e/dr-bree-montana-dives-deep-on-preventing-burnout-and-compassion-fatigue/)

_2026-03-09 · VIN Foundation: Veterinary Pulse_

Listen in as we chat with VIN Foundation Vets4Vets® team lead Dr. Bree Montana as part of our Inhale, Exhale Series and this time were talking about preventing burnout and compassion fatigue In this episode we have six major topics we’re addressing: Identifying burnout and compassion fatigue Understanding the cause Task switching How to handle feelings of losing the joy and fulfillment of vet med…

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## [Should you still major in computer science?](https://prestoncooper93.substack.com/p/should-you-still-major-in-computer)

_2026-03-04 · Preston Cooper · Preston Cooper’s Newsletter_

Plus: How states are leading on higher ed accountability.

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## [Trump’s Higher Education Legacy May Be Accountability—Whether He Meant It or Not](https://bethakers.substack.com/p/trumps-higher-education-legacy-may)

_2026-02-27 · Beth Akers · Beth’s Newsletter_

I’ve spent about two decades working in higher education policy.

## [States Are Taking the Reins on College Accountability](https://bethakers.substack.com/p/states-are-taking-the-reins-on-college)

_2026-02-25 · Beth Akers · Beth’s Newsletter_

In my latest piece for AEI ideas I write about some of the changes coming on state level higher education accountability policy.

## [I'm back!](https://bethakers.substack.com/p/im-back)

_2026-02-19 · Beth Akers · Beth’s Newsletter_

Hi friends!

## [Charting the future of student loan repayment](https://prestoncooper93.substack.com/p/charting-the-future-of-student-loan)

_2026-02-13 · Preston Cooper · Preston Cooper’s Newsletter_

Plus: Why community colleges should be allowed to offer bachelor's degrees, and professional loans (again).

## [Dr. Tony Bartels on the latest student loan news as we start 2026](https://vinfoundation.podbean.com/e/dr-tony-bartels-on-the-latest-student-loan-news-as-we-start-2026/)

_2026-01-31 · VIN Foundation: Veterinary Pulse_

Listen in with student debt expert Dr. Tony Bartels in this next installment of our Student Debt Series covering the latest news and information on student loans. In this episode we have seven major topics we’re addressing: Removal of the IBR (Income Based Repayment) Partial Financial Hardship test SAVE ending soon? WikiDebt: What is your IDR (Income Driven Repayment) profile? Good time to review…

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## [Five takeaways from the higher ed accountability rulemaking](https://prestoncooper93.substack.com/p/five-takeaways-from-the-higher-ed)

_2026-01-16 · Preston Cooper · Preston Cooper’s Newsletter_

Plus: Which programs are likely to lose student loan access, and new warnings on the FAFSA.

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_2025-12-24 · VIN Foundation: Veterinary Pulse_

Listen in as we talk with Dr. Kate Creevy about her fascinating and insightful path in veterinary medicine. She shares how decisions she didn’t see as impactful at the time played crucial roles in her career development, and the important role of science and research for the future of human and animal kind. Plus, learn how a phone call that started with “I got this guy in genetics” led to her role…

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## [What you should know about new "professional" student loan limits](https://prestoncooper93.substack.com/p/what-you-should-know-about-new-professional)

_2025-12-05 · Preston Cooper · Preston Cooper’s Newsletter_

Plus: A Christmas wish list for Reconciliation 2.0, and new evidence on workforce education programs.

## [Pulling back the curtain on college prices](https://prestoncooper93.substack.com/p/pulling-back-the-curtain-on-college)

_2025-11-07 · Preston Cooper · Preston Cooper’s Newsletter_

Plus: Why tuition freezes should be a state issue, and Nobel winner Joel Mokyr on apprenticeships.

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_2025-09-10 · VIN Foundation: Veterinary Pulse_

Listen in as we talk with VIN Foundation Mike Dunn, DVM Veterinary Student Scholarship awardee Walter Baker. Walter shares insights and advice from his first year in veterinary school, and what he is looking forward to as he starts his second year. As always, we want to hear from YOU. Please share your thoughts by sending an email or joining the conversation. GUEST BIO: Walter Baker Walter has…

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_2025-02-06 · Your American Money_

I've seen a lot of people talking about participating in boycotts. I've also seen a lot of confusing chatter around what you should and should not do when boycotting. In this podcast episode I share some strategies and helpful tips to boycotting in 2025. Technology makes things easier. Show Notes: https://youramericanmoney.com/how-to-design-a-boycott-strategy-that-works-for-you

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## [What would you do differently with your money if you weren’t constrained by “supposed tos?”](https://itdoesntmakecents.substack.com/p/what-would-you-do-differently-with)

_2024-12-20 · Sarah and Miranda · It Doesn't Make Cents_

Season 2 wrap-up: Cherry-picking your way to financial wellness

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## [Are you stupid if you live in a high-cost area?](https://itdoesntmakecents.substack.com/p/are-you-stupid-if-you-live-in-a-high)

_2024-12-03 · Sarah and Miranda · It Doesn't Make Cents_

Moving to a low-cost area could save you money, but will it cost your sanity?

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## [Should you bust your butt to maximize your earning potential?](https://itdoesntmakecents.substack.com/p/should-you-bust-your-butt-to-maximize)

_2024-11-26 · Sarah and Miranda · It Doesn't Make Cents_

No, you don't have to be "productive" all the time

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## [There's no ladder to climb](https://itdoesntmakecents.substack.com/p/theres-no-ladder-to-climb)

_2024-11-19 · Sarah and Miranda · It Doesn't Make Cents_

Work sabbaticals, temporary retirement, part-time work and slow-fi: new ways of working

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## [It’s ok to keep your 9-to-5](https://itdoesntmakecents.substack.com/p/its-ok-to-keep-your-9-to-5)

_2024-11-12 · Sarah Li-Cain · It Doesn't Make Cents_

Full-time entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone

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## [Doing what you're "supposed to" with money just got a little harder](https://itdoesntmakecents.substack.com/p/doing-what-youre-supposed-to-with)

_2024-11-11 · Sarah and Miranda · It Doesn't Make Cents_

Starting in 2025, implemented policies will likely make achieving some version of the American Dream even harder than it already is

## [Having children? In THIS economy?](https://itdoesntmakecents.substack.com/p/having-children-in-this-economy)

_2024-11-05 · Sarah Li-Cain · It Doesn't Make Cents_

Are you destroying Western civilization if you don't procreate?

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## [We’re reframing the rent vs. buy debate](https://itdoesntmakecents.substack.com/p/were-reframing-the-rent-vs-buy-debate)

_2024-10-30 · Sarah and Miranda · It Doesn't Make Cents_

Is buying a home the American Dream, or is owning a home making you house poor?

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## [Do you NEED to get married?](https://itdoesntmakecents.substack.com/p/do-you-need-to-get-married)

_2024-10-15 · Sarah and Miranda · It Doesn't Make Cents_

Could marriage cost you more than staying single?

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