Parent PLUS loans will be capped at $20,000 per year and $65,000 total per child, shifting more families toward private loans. ・New repayment options will shrink to two plans for new borrowers - ...

Grad Plus loans will no longer be available; loans for graduate and professional degrees will have much lower limits.

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Federal student loan laws are changing in 2026, with new limits on how much some parents and students can borrow. The caps are expected to push more borrowers to private student loans for college ...

Starting next school year, graduate students will no longer have access to Grad PLUS loans, forcing many to seek alternative financing options.

After college scholarships and federal student loans, many families still need to access additional funds to pay the rest of their college bill. That’s where private student loans tend to come in.

Starting in 2026, families can borrow less through federal Parent PLUS loans. See how to plan ahead and explore alternatives to cover college costs.

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