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Close-up of a man's hands using laptop
Close-up of a man's hands using laptop
Photo illustration: President Donald Trump pointing with planes and a map of the world in the background.
Photo illustration: President Donald Trump pointing with planes and a map of the world in the background.
A photo illustration of a ghostly student filling out a FAFSA form at a desk.
A photo illustration of a ghostly student filling out a FAFSA form at a desk.

What Is FAFSA Fraud, and Why Is Congress Working to Stamp It Out?

June 22, 2026

So-called ghost students have been stealing financial aid for at least a decade. Now the Department of Education and Congress are trying to curb the schemes.

Michigan State University campus
Michigan State University campus
A photo illustration of a long line of people waiting in front of a college entry gate.
A photo illustration of a long line of people waiting in front of a college entry gate.

Judge Blocks USCIS Pause, but International Students Remain in Limbo

June 16, 2026

Processing for some Optional Practical Training applications had been on hold for seven months when a judge ruled the policy unlawful.

A sign reads "Indiana University" at the Bloomington campus's entrance.
A sign reads "Indiana University" at the Bloomington campus's entrance.
A photo illustration of a long line going up a staircase and into a glowing orange door, the side of the wall has the word “Admissions” next to an arrow pointing toward the door.
A photo illustration of a long line going up a staircase and into a glowing orange door, the side of the wall has the word “Admissions” next to an arrow pointing toward the door.

Are Wait Lists Getting Bigger?

June 11, 2026

New data from Niche aims to illuminate how many students were wait-listed this year, how many were admitted, and how many actually switched from where they’d put a deposit down.

A closeup of an H-1B visa.
A closeup of an H-1B visa.