NewsNBC San Diego — PoliticsJune 28, 2026United States
New Federal Student Loan Rules Take Effect This Week
The Trump administration is launching a major overhaul of the federal student loan system this week, replacing existing repayment plans with two new options and imposing strict lifetime borrowing limits. The changes include the end of the Biden-era SAVE program, a transfer of student aid oversight to the Treasury Department, and new caps on how much graduate and professional students can borrow.
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Millions of federal student loan borrowers will face new repayment requirements, potential monthly payment increases, and restricted access to future loan funding starting this week.
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personLinda McMahon“Stated the administration is confident in the new programs.”personDonald Trump“Signed the policy package into law.”personJoe Biden“Initiated the SAVE repayment program.”personAissa Canchola Bañez“Criticized the $10 minimum payment for low-income earners.”personLori Correa“Reported a potential monthly payment increase from $150 to $713.”personNicholas Kent“Stated borrowing limits help students avoid excessive debt.”organizationTreasury Department“Taking over federal student aid program oversight.”personKyra Taylor“Questioned if the new plan provides an adequate safety net.”personBecca Craig“Noted an uptick in borrowers seeking help.”organizationEducation Department“Managing the transition to new loan plans.”organizationProtect Borrowers“Provided analysis on the new repayment plans.”organizationNational Consumer Law Center“Raised concerns about affordability and default risks.”