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Education Department finalizes student loan rule implementing 2025 law

The U.S. Department of Education released a final rule updating federal student loan regulations under Title IV of the Higher Education Act.

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  • Olivia Anderson

  • May 4, 2026

  • 3 min

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    Federal loan regulations updated under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

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    New borrowing limits for graduate/professional students, affecting dental education.

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    ADA concerns about increased private loan reliance.

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    Provisions take effect July 1,

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    Current income-contingent plans replaced with a tiered standard plan.

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    Grad PLUS loan program being phased out.

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    Need for ample time for borrowers to comprehend changes.

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Education Department finalizes student loan rule implementing 2025 law

  • by Olivia Anderson

  • May 4, 2026

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