Federal Student Loan Program
Coverage of Federal Student Loan Program in the Nexus archive.
- Federal Student Loan Changes Are Almost Here. Here’s Every Step You Should Take After July 1
Federal student loan changes effective July 1, 2026, require borrowers to switch repayment plans, face new loan limits, and address the end of the SAVE plan. Borrowers must check their repayment status on studentaid.gov and act within a 90-day window to transition from the discontinued SAVE plan.
- Lawsuit over federal student loan caps highlights impact on nursing shortage
Several states are filing a lawsuit challenging a Trump administration rule that caps student loans for graduate students pursuing degrees in nursing and other healthcare professions. The lawsuit highlights concerns about how these loan caps may exacerbate the existing nursing shortage by making it more difficult for students to finance their education in these critical healthcare fields.