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After Congress failed to pass a funding gap measure, the federal government officially shut down yesterday. While essential employees will work through the shutdown, we may see impacts to federal programs nationwide. According to a memo from the Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, to the Office of Management and Budget, it was indicated that 1,485 out of the 1,700 employees at the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) have been placed on furlough.

Along with an already smaller team due to the reduction in force several months ago, this team will be tasked with maintaining critical operations. However, this does mean there may be some impacts to student loan borrowers and students applying for financial aid.

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Depending on your circumstances, figuring out who you FAFSA contributor(s) are can be tricky. Here is a clip from our longer 2026-2027 FAFSA Walkthrough breaking down how you can determine who your contributor might be.

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Private student loans are available to help fill any funding gaps you may have, and could be best for those looking for competitive interest rates on student loans and a variety of repayment terms.

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It’s no secret college is expensive and that countless students are struggling with student loan debt. The high costs and unaffordable loans have many wondering if college is even worth it. Turns out, despite all the negative press, college degrees are still a valuable investment and one that could earn you more than investing long term in the stock market.

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It’s college application season. High school seniors are busy writing admissions essays, collecting letters of reference from their teachers and narrowing down their lists of reach, target and safety schools. All this, in addition to normal class studies, senior activities and maybe even a part-time job. It’s a lot to say the least.

Most kids are focused on getting into college, as they should, but that’s only half of the journey. They can’t go to their dream school, or any school for that matter, if they can’t afford it. That’s where you can help parents. While the kids are focused on getting in, you can be focused on how to pay for college. One of the best ways to help pay for college is through scholarships and grants. It’s doesn’t get better than free money to reduce the cost of attending.

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