Federal Student Loan Changes Take Effect July 1: End of SAVE Plan and New Graduate Loan Limits
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By The Associated Press — July 02, 2026
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Federal student loan changes under President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" took effect July 1, ending the Biden-era SAVE plan and other repayment options while imposing new limits on graduate loans. These changes are expected to significantly raise monthly payments for millions of borrowers, raising concerns about affordability and financial strain.
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· 1 pulledThe main concern is the affordability of monthly payments. I think a lot of people are simply going to see their payment increase significantly and they're either going to have to stretch pretty significantly to make t
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