This Week In College And Money News: April 10, 2026

The federal government is making moves that will reshape how colleges operate and how families pay for school.

This week, the Education Department released sweeping draft regulations to overhaul the accreditation system, while colleges (especially HBCUs) are scrambling to figure out how to fill funding gaps created by new Parent PLUS loan caps.

Meanwhile, the Labor Department proposed a rule that could change what's inside your 401(k), and a federal judge put the brakes on the administration's push to collect race-based admissions data from colleges.

Here’s a quick look at the most important stories shaping higher education and student finances this week for April 10, 2026.

🎓 Headlines at a Glance

• The Education Department released draft rules to overhaul the college accreditatio...