Federal Law Links College Program Graduate Wages to Student Loan Eligibility

A new federal law mandates that U.S. colleges and certificate programs demonstrate their graduates earn at least the median wage of high school diploma holders in their state. Programs failing this standard could result in students losing access to federal loans starting July 2028. This policy aims to ensure educational investments lead to sufficient post-graduation earnings, potentially impacting hundreds of programs, particularly in certain vocational and arts fields.