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College and Students with Learning Differences

College isn’t just for ‘traditional learners’ and that doesn’t get talked about enough. If you’re a student with intellectual disabilities or learning differences (or perhaps a parent of one), higher education is accessible. It just requires knowing where to look and what to ask for. The landscape has changed dramatically in the last decade. Hundreds

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College Majors: Your Decision, Your Future

Let’s be real, sifting through college majors can be daunting. Being tasked with choosing a major can feel like you’re being asked to predict your entire future while blindfolded. It doesn’t matter what phase of life you’re in, whether you’re a high school senior filling out college applications, a career changer, or someone who’s realized

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Was Your School Fraudulent? Borrower Defense Might Help

Making the decision to go back to school takes courage. As those types of life decisions don’t always come easy, odds are when you made the decision to invest in your education, you did it with hope; hope for a better job, a higher salary, or simply the chance to finally finish what you started

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Importance of Mental Health in Higher Education

Let’s be honest about something that doesn’t get said enough: going back to school as an adult is stressful. Really stressful. Mental health in higher education isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a real consideration for adult learners, career changers, and even first time college students navigating this journey. Odds are you are probably juggling a

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Military Benefits and Going Back to School

If you’ve served or are currently serving in the military, you’ve earned some of the most comprehensive education benefits available. Whether you’re a veteran thinking about that degree you’ve always wanted, an active duty service member planning your next move, or a military spouse or dependent exploring your options, these military benefits can help make

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Trending College Majors for 2026: Degrees in High Demand

Choosing or returning to college is a big step, with sifting through college majors being an important factor in your decision making. Whether you’re starting fresh or finishing what you began, aligning your interests with what employers are looking for in 2026 can make a real difference. As industries continue to evolve rapidly thanks to

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FAFSA & the One Big Beautiful Bill

The 2025–26 school year marks the start of several important updates to federal student aid programs. Changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Pell Grants—introduced through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), signed into law on July 4, 2025—began reshaping how students and families plan and apply for higher education

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FAFSA Eligibility: What You Need to Know

If you’re thinking about going back to school, understanding FAFSA eligibility is essential in planning how to fund your education. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) determines whether you qualify for federal grants, student loans, or work-study opportunities, helping to make your degree or career training more affordable. In this guide, we’ll cover: Whether you’re starting fresh

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7 Easy Steps to Time Management for Adult Learners

As adult learners, going back to school is an exciting opportunity—but it comes with unique challenges. Between full-time jobs, family responsibilities, and personal commitments, it can feel like there are never enough hours in the day. Add coursework, assignments, and exams into the mix, and the idea of earning a degree can seem overwhelming. The

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