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Why Americans Will Get Less Help Paying for College

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The New Federal Loan Caps, Explained

Why Americans Will Get Less Help Paying for College · Jul 1, 2026 Education

Starting July 1, 2026, parents are capped at $20,000/year and $65,000 total in federal PLUS loans — less than a single year's tuition at many universities. Graduate students face their own caps: $20,500/year for non-professional programs, $50,000/year for professional programs like law or medical school.

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