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More changes are underway for federal student loans, with major implications for current and future graduate students. A federal judge has temporarily blocked parts of the Education Department’s new loan limits, including restrictions affecting some professional degree programs. William Brangham speaks to D Douglas-Gabriel for more.

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Donald Trump is making major changes that will ban colleges from the Federal Student Loan Program and all federal financial aid if the programs at that college don't pass the earnings test “They are putting together a new earnings threshold test that says Bachelor degree program graduates have to earn more than the median high school graduate in your state 4 years after graduation. And when it comes to grad school programs, they have to earn more than bachelor's degree graduates for that same type of field in that state within 4 years after their graduate school program. If the school program fails this test for 2 years in a row, they will lose access to federal Fi, federal student loans. And if more than 50% of the school's programs fail this test, they lose access to all types of federal financial aid programs.” Here’s what that really means Colleges can no longer have programs that do not deliver positive financial outcomes for their graduates The goal is to stop federal taxpayer subsidies via loans and grants for programs that leave graduates financially worse off or no better than if they had skipped college This is common sense legislation and a huge win for everyone

Donald Trump is making major changes that will ban colleges from the Federal Student Loan Program and all federal financial aid if the programs at that college don't pass the earnings test “They are putting together a new earnings threshold test that says Bachelor degree program graduates have to earn more than the median high school graduate in your state 4 years after graduation. And when it comes to grad school programs, they have to earn more than bachelor's degree graduates for that same type of field in that state within 4 years after their graduate school program. If the school program fails this test for 2 years in a row, they will lose access to federal Fi, federal student loans. And if more than 50% of the school's programs fail this test, they lose access to all types of federal financial aid programs.” Here’s what that really means Colleges can no longer have programs that do not deliver positive financial outcomes for their graduates The goal is to stop federal taxpayer subsidies via loans and grants for programs that leave graduates financially worse off or no better than if they had skipped college This is common sense legislation and a huge win for everyone

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The end of black professional careers is being driven by reclassification of healthcare and education degrees for student loan purposes limits the loan amounts students in these fields can access, making graduate degrees more expensive, leading to lower pay, no health insurance.

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New limits on federal student loans could dramatically reshape how the U.S. trains nurses and doctors. Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, future medical students would be capped at borrowing $50,000 per year. The Trump administration is now proposing a stricter cap of $20,500 per year for students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, public health or social work. Geoff Bennett speaks to the American Nurses Association's Jennifer Mensik Kennedy for more.

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Student loan rates are about to go down by 1% for millions of borrowers enrolled in automatic payments. The Department of Education announced Thursday it will temporarily drop interest rates on federal student loans starting July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028.

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HAPPENING NOW: NELFUND Sensitization Tour at Federal Polytechnic, Ede A delegation from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), led by the Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, is currently at the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, for a student loan sensitization tour. The visit is aimed at encouraging students to take advantage of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government’s Student Loan Program, which provides financial assistance to those in need of support for their education. During the session, Mrs. Oluwatuyi emphasized the significance of the student loan program, highlighting how it aligns with the Federal Government’s commitment to empowering the youth and ensuring that no student is left behind due to financial constraints. She urged students to “key in” to the initiative and apply for loans through the NELFUND portal. This visit forms part of NELFUND’s ongoing efforts to create awareness and provide detailed information on how students can access loans for their academic pursuits.

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Passages from the Bible will now become required reading for public school students in Texas, after the State Board of Education approved a new mandatory reading list on Friday. The board also approved a controversial overhaul of the state’s social studies curriculum for elementary and middle school students. William Brangham speaks to Jaden Edison for more.

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The nation’s second-largest school district, Los Angeles Unified, imposed strict new limits on screen time for its roughly 400,000 students. It's the latest example of a growing backlash against technology in classrooms nationwide. William Brangham has more.

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Donald Trump and Elon Musk are trying to cut funding for cancer and rare disease research. A federal judge temporarily blocked the cuts in some states, but this fight is not over. We can’t let them play politics with our health.

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