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FAFSA Identity Verification Tightens: What Families Need to Know Before the 2026–27 Cycle

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The Department of Education is rolling out stricter FAFSA identity verification rules to combat fr

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College is $100K a Year—But the Bill Might Hit You Hardest

Why parents are footing more of the bill—and what it’s costing their future

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After we shared our recent post about the possible dismantling of the Department of Education, we got some thoughtful questions from parents—especially about student loans.

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(And Should Parents Like Us Be Worried?)

If you’ve seen recent headlines about dismantling the U.S. Department of Education (DoE), you’re probably wondering what that could mean for your child’s fina...

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FAFSA Identity Verification Tightens: What Families Need to Know Before the 2026–27 Cycle

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College is $100K a Year—But the Bill Might Hit You Hardest

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