@mkant

Leading national expert on student financial aid, FAFSA, college scholarships and student loans.

 Chicago, IL
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Joined March 2009
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A cause of college tuition inflation? College sports. gao.gov/products/gao-26-1086…

College Athletics: Most Programs Spend More Than They Generate in Revenue

Many colleges spend millions on athletic programs. Division I college athletic programs, the highest competitive level, spent $20.8 billion in the...

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How Will New Loan Limits Affect Borrowing by Field of Study and Degree Level? privatestudentloans.guru/loa…
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New Federal Loan Limits Could Nearly Double Private Student Loan Volume in 2026

Federal student loan limits are changing July 1 — and private loan borrowing could jump 85%. Here's who's affected.

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By raising the age from 13 to 17, COPPA 2.0 will cause problems for scholarship matching services, which must collect PII from children in order to match them with scholarships for which they are eligible.
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Stanford Study: Entry-Level Software Jobs Down Nearly 20% as AI Reshapes Hiring for College Grads

A Stanford study finds entry-level software jobs fell nearly 20% since 2022. See which college grad careers AI threatens most — and which are safest.

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I love watching these videos about Cat Town. youtube.com/@xingzhi_ai A news article about the creator. scmp.com/news/people-culture…
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This table shows the new interest rates, the monthly payment on a $10,000, 10-year loan at that interest rate, and the total payments over the 10-year. Undergrad Stafford: 6.518% $113.64 $13,636.75 Grad Stafford: 8.068% $121.69 $14,602.46 Parent PLUS: 9.068% $127.04 $15,245.29
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The 2026-27 federal student loan interest rates will be 6.518% (Undergrad Stafford), 8.068% (Grad Stafford) and 9.068% (Parent PLUS), fixed rates, for new loans disbursed starting July 1, 2026.
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Borrowers in the SAVE repayment plan have 90 days to switch into another repayment plan. The Income-Based Repayment (IBR) plan will be best for most borrowers.
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Are Expensive Colleges Worth It? New Data on Price, Selectivity, and Graduation Rates

Do more expensive colleges lead to better outcomes? New data shows how tuition, selectivity, and graduation rates are actually connected.

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Gender Gap in College Degrees: 50 Years of Data Explained

Women now earn the majority of college degrees at every level. Explore 50 years of data on the shifting gender gap in higher education.

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Do More Expensive Colleges Actually Have Better Graduation Rates?

Do expensive colleges have better graduation rates? New data reveals how cost, selectivity, and student income shape outcomes.

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The Truth About Administrative Bloat At U.S. Colleges

Viral claims about college staffing don’t hold up. Here’s what NCES and IPEDS data reveal about staff and students.

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Wage garnishment resumes for millions of Americans with student debt. 🧾 After 270 days of non-payment, “your loan is in default, and forced collections can occur,” student loan expert @mkant says. Note: Wage garnishment can be up to 15% of the borrower’s disposable pay.
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I join Rep. John Katko on "Balancing Act" tonight to talk about college costs. Watch at balancingactwithjohnkatko.co… #WCNY #PBS #BalancingAct #JohnKatko #CivicEngagement
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The @dexcom iPhone app is buggy. If I hold it vertically, I get a different reading than if I hold it horizontally. The vertical reading is inconsistent with the chart.
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Trump Admin Moves Six Education Dept Programs As Breakup Begins

The Trump Admin is shifting six Department of Education programs to other agencies, raising new questions about the structure and direction of federal education policy.

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U.S. Department of Education Settles Student Loan Forgiveness Lawsuit

Federal government settles with AFT, restarting IDR forgiveness, eliminating some IBR barriers and publishing monthly backlog reports. Learn what borrowers need to do.

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I've been getting Eylea injections for five years. Recently, though, @UHC insisted on Avastin because it is cheaper. But, Avastin doesn't work -- my eyes are blurry again a day after the injection.
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