Trump administration's new loan policies draw warnings from educators
Pitt professors say a new federal loan rule could harm some degree programs, while a survey finds campus leaders beginning to see effects.
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What happened
The Trump administration has introduced new federal student loan policies under the One Big Beautiful Bill. Pitt professors say a new 'Do No Harm' rule regulating federal loans could negatively affect some degree programs. A survey from higher education associations finds campus leaders report the changes are beginning to affect their campuses.
Why it matters
One analysis states the policies will raise costs for student loan borrowers, restrict access to graduate education, and increase racial and gender wealth gaps.
Coverage
- The Devil Is in the Details: Trump Student Loan Changes Raise Costs and Weaken Safety Net for Borrowers (americanprogress.org)
- Higher Ed Associations Release Survey on Federal Student Loan Changes (newprod.acenet.edu)
- ‘An incredibly dark and sad moment in education’: Pitt professors explain impacts of new ‘Do No Harm’ rule (pittnews.com)
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