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Common App has reported a 2% increase in college applications for the 2025-26 cycle, with 1.53 million students submitting applications. The number of applications grew faster than the number of applicants, with students applying to an average of 7.06 institutions. However, there was a 10% decrease in international applicants, particularly from Asia and Africa, due to visa issues. The report also noted an 11% increase in students reporting standardized test scores.

PayPal and Venmo have been integrated into tuition payment systems at US colleges through partnerships with Illumia, Nelnet Campus Commerce and TouchNet. The integration allows students to pay tuition using PayPal and Venmo via existing payment portals, enhancing flexibility and security for families.

The University of Texas at San Antonio has delayed the start of fall classes to Aug. 24 after a cyberattack caused a computer system outage. The university detected the attack at the "edge of our network" and took immediate action to contain it. However, students and faculty have been unable to access online services, make payments or retrieve class schedules. UTSA has extended payment and registration deadlines as it works to restore services.