Student Loan and University Regulations Implemented Amidst Legal Challenges

New federal higher education policies, part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, have come into effect, altering student loan limits for graduate and Parent PLUS loans and introducing a new Repayment Assistance Plan. These changes aim to streamline repayment options for borrowers. However, several of the Education Department's new rules, particularly those defining "professional programs" for loan limits, are currently facing temporary blocks due to recent court decisions, leading to ongoing uncertainty.