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student loans

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PBS NewsHour Details Court Stay on Graduate Loan Limits and New 'Do No Harm' Test

Jul 7, 2026

PBS NewsHour segment covers federal student loan changes for graduate programs, including a federal judge's temporary block on Education Department limits for certain professional degrees and a revised list expanding eligible programs from 11 to about 29, including nursing and physician assistant training. It also examines a new 'Do No Harm' accountability provision requiring programs to demonstrate graduates' earnings exceed benchmarks or risk losing federal aid eligibility. The segment features reporting by William Brangham and an interview with Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, national higher education reporter for The Washington Post. Sourcing draws on the lawsuit outcomes, Department of Education actions, and institutional reactions expected to unfold by 2028.

▶ Source: PBS NewsHour

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SAVE plan ends for millions; borrowers get 90 days to choose new repayment options

Jul 1, 2026

The segment discusses the end of the SAVE student loan repayment plan affecting roughly 7 million borrowers as of July 1, 2026. It outlines the 90-day window for borrowers to select a new plan via studentaid.gov, automatic enrollment risks, and available options including standard, IDR, RAP, and graduated plans. Experts advise using repayment calculators and considering autopay discounts. The broadcast references Department of Education resources, quotes a nonprofit expert on debt payoff strategies, and provides national statistics on borrowers and debt totals. It notes new lifetime borrowing caps and changes to undergraduate/graduate borrowing limits.

▶ Source: The Hill