Paying for college and getting in have both changed quickly. The 2027–28 FAFSA opened on September 23, 2026, ahead of the usual October 1 date. New limits on federal borrowing for graduate degrees are being challenged in court. Admissions offices are working through debates over merit, diversity and the use of AI, and international enrollment has been unsettled by a pause in new student visa appointments. This section brings together edCircuit’s coverage for the students, families and school counselors who have to act on those changes, and for the college leaders managing them. It explains what the FAFSA asks for and when to file it, how loan changes affect borrowing, how to approach scholarships, what to do after an acceptance letter arrives, and how admissions and enrollment are shifting across higher education. Start with the articles below, then browse the full archive, newest first. Start here: FAFSA 2027–28 Is Open: What Families Need to Know · Student Loan Caps Trigger National Debate · Applying for Scholarships: Tips for High School Seniors and Parents · College Decision Next Steps After Acceptance · The Merit vs. Diversity Admissions Debate · The Decline of International Students in Higher Education
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