Student loans, college costs & FAFSA

Education coverage focused on cost, aid and repayment reality

15 articles covering education — updated regularly by the Trust All America editorial team.

Education

Income-Driven Repayment in 2026: How U.S. Student Loan Borrowers Can Navigate IDR, Recertification, and the Return of the Tax Bomb

A neutral 2026 guide to income-driven repayment for federal student loans: which plans still exist after SAVE, how recertification works, why the tax exclusion may end in 2026, and when to hire an attorney.

July 15, 2026
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Top 100 Best Universities in the United States

Top 100 Best Universities in the United States. The United States is home to some of the world's most prestigious universities, attracting students from all corners of the globe seeking academic excel…

March 23, 2026Read →
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The 50 Best Online Universities in the USA

Top Online Universities in the USA Over the last decade, online universities have grown immensely in popularity. Once viewed as an alternative to traditional brick-and-mortar institutions, they are no…

March 23, 2026Read →

Editorial overview

For most U.S. families, higher education is the second-largest financial decision of their lives — and one of the least transparent. Our Education desk breaks down the FAFSA, Student Aid Index, Pell Grants, subsidized vs. unsubsidized federal loans, private lender pitfalls, income-driven repayment plans, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness. We track policy changes from the Department of Education and Federal Student Aid in real time, and we explain how consolidation, deferment, forbearance and default each carry very different long-term consequences for borrowers who don't read the promissory note carefully.

  • Federal aid, first

    FAFSA, SAI, verification, appeals — and why federal loans almost always beat private loans.

  • Repayment strategy

    Standard, Graduated, IDR variants, PSLF and the return of the 'tax bomb' on forgiven balances.

  • Beyond the four-year degree

    Community college transfer paths, apprenticeships and workforce credentials with real ROI data.