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big changes arrive july 1 for student borrowers including in loan repayments

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The article describes regulatory changes to US federal student loan programs, affecting graduate and professional student borrowing limits and repayment plans. No direct commercial mechanism is identified; the impact is on student borrowers and educational institutions indirectly, but no specific company, commodity, or supply chain is affected. The changes may influence demand for private student loans, but no concrete commercial channel is established.

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  • Grad PLUS program eliminated for new borrowers starting July 1, 2026.
  • Graduate loans capped at $20,500 annually; professional loans at $50,000.
  • Two new repayment plans introduced: Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) and Tiered Standard plan.
  • Average federal student loan debt is $39,547.
  • Critics warn changes may increase reliance on private loans.

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