Community Connections

Parent PLUS Loans: What’s Changing for 2026

Understand how H.R. 1 reshapes Parent PLUS loans such as borrowing limits, repayment rules, and what families should plan for now.

Isaiah Ellis

Jul 52 min read

AI and Old-School College Search Tools

Discover how AI tools and traditional methods like college tours can help students and parents find the right college or career. Learn the pros, cons, and smart tips.

Isaiah Ellis

Jul 53 min read

Stop Summer Melt Early

Each spring, high school seniors across the country tear open acceptance letters, share their joy on social media, and picture themselves...

Isaiah Ellis

Jul 53 min read

Major Financial Aid Changes Coming in 2026–27: What College Access Professionals Need to Know

The 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) cycle marks a turning point in how federal student aid is awarded and...

Isaiah Ellis

Jul 43 min read

Key Student Loan Changes Education Professionals Need to Know

H.R. 1 also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” is ushering in major reforms to the federal student loan system. These changes will...

Isaiah Ellis

Jul 42 min read

Best Outreach Practices for New College and Career Access Professionals

As a new college and career access professional, your outreach helps students and families make critical decisions about their futures....

Isaiah Ellis

Jul 42 min read