How will new caps on federal loans affect higher education?

Kaitlyn Hughes | news editor As a health sciences major, Jermaine Taylor is worried about his future when it comes to federal loan caps. “If I can’t afford grad school, that’s going to derail my plans,” Taylor said. In November, the U.S. Department of Education concluded a negotiation rulemaking session and agreed on the federal student loan-related changes within President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful … Continue reading How will new caps on federal loans affect higher education?

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Staff Editorial: What’s so bad about a handout?

Amidst the government shutdown the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has been suspended, causing some people question if the program is necessary. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed on July 4. One of the provisions tightened the work requirements for SNAP, leaving some that were previously eligible stranded. Last month the program took another hit due to the government shutdown, with the Supreme Court … Continue reading Staff Editorial: What’s so bad about a handout?

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