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New FAFSA Indicator Aims for Transparency in College Earnings

12/8/2025

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On December 8, 2025, the Education Department announced a FAFSA earnings indicator that will display key financial data alongside a "low earnings" disclosure when a college's average earnings fall below a high school graduate's.
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon emphasized transparency in postsecondary education amid rising student loan debt.
The change aims to help students make informed decisions before incurring debt.

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On December 8, 2025, the Education Department announced a FAFSA earnings indicator that will display key financial data alongside a "low earnings" disclosure when a college's average earnings fall below a high school graduate's.
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon emphasized transparency in postsecondary education amid rising student loan debt.
The change aims to help students make informed decisions before incurring debt.