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US Student Loan Policy Changes Face Trump Veto Despite Election Win

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Democratic gains in the US House and Senate will not immediately alter federal loan rules due to President Trump's veto power.

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Grad PLUS loans were eliminated for new graduate students starting July 2026, forcing borrowers toward private lenders.

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Strict caps limit professional student borrowing to $50,000 annually and $200,000 in aggregate federal loans.

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The Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) now serves as the primary income-driven repayment structure for new federal borrowers.

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Congressional committees will focus on oversight and investigating administrative backlogs within the US Department of Education.

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