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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Erin Keller

Grad student loans could soon be capped. Here’s what that could mean for you

The House of Representatives moving the GOP’s “Big Beautiful Bill” closer to President Donald Trump’s signing brings graduate students nearer to facing unprecedented limits on funding higher education.

While critics argue that the spending bill would disproportionately block marginalized communities from pursuing advanced degrees, Republicans say the limits will help control college costs by reducing incentives for schools to raise tuition.

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