Department of Education

Limits on Student Loans 2026: Which Degrees Will Lose “Professional” Status Under the Department of Education’s New Rules

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Limits on Student Loans 2026

A sweeping reform to federal student lending will soon change how many graduate students pay for their degrees. The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, passed in July 2025, introduces new borrowing caps that will take effect on July 1, 2026, marking one of the most significant shifts in higher education financing in years. For decades, … Read more

It’s Back: Student-Loan Forgiveness Approved for 2 Million Borrowers

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Student-Loan Forgiveness

After months of uncertainty, student-loan forgiveness is back on track — and this time, it’s impacting millions. The Department of Education has confirmed that roughly 2 million borrowers enrolled in income-based repayment (IBR) plans now qualify for complete or partial debt discharge. Emails began reaching borrowers this week with the subject line, “You’re eligible to … Read more