How Retirement Accounts Are Treated on FAFSA (And the Trap Most Families Fall Into)
Retirement accounts on FAFSA: balances aren't counted as assets, but withdrawals are treated as income. Here's exactly how 401k, IRA, and Roth IRA accounts affect your aid.
May 22, 2026
Student Loan Forgiveness for Clergy: The Complete 2025 Guide
Student loan forgiveness for clergy became real in 2021. Learn exactly how PSLF works for pastors, ministers, and faith leaders in 2025-2026.
May 21, 2026
Student Loan Tax Deduction: How to Claim Interest and Save
Student loan interest deduction: claim up to $2,500 without itemizing. Learn 2025 income limits, the phase-out formula, Form 1098-E, and filing steps.
May 21, 2026
What to Do If Your College Closes: A Complete Student Guide
Your college is closing—here's exactly what to do. Learn about teach-out options, closed school loan discharge, credit transfers, and protecting your records.
May 21, 2026
Proposed FAFSA Changes for 2027-28: The Full Picture
FAFSA changes for 2027-28 include pre-populated data, new Pell Grant rules, student loan caps, and small business exclusions. Here's what to expect.
May 20, 2026
Free Tutoring Resources in College: What Students Actually Miss
Free tutoring resources in college go beyond the tutoring center. Discover on-campus, online, and peer options that can raise your GPA without spending a dime.
May 20, 2026
Grants for Students with Disabilities: What Actually Works
Grants for students with disabilities explained: Pell Grant, vocational rehab funding, condition-specific scholarships, and how to stack them without losing benefits.
May 20, 2026
Government Programs for Disabled Students: What You're Actually Entitled To
Government programs for disabled students explained: IDEA, Section 504, IEPs, Vocational Rehabilitation, Pell Grants, and SSI rules for K-12 and college.
May 19, 2026
State Emergency Funds for College Students: What They Cover and How to Get Them
State emergency funds for college students can cover rent, food, car repairs and more. Learn which states have programs, what qualifies, and how to apply fast.
May 19, 2026