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Congress Is Moving Toward Making College More Affordable
The law limits federal borrowing at $20,000 per student a year as families struggle with tuition that averages nearly $32,000 at public out-of-state colleges.
- The Working Families Tax Cuts Act went into effect this month, imposing federal loan caps on parents and graduate students to address rising tuition costs.
- Congress enacted these limits after recognizing that previous federal loan programs allowed borrowing up to the full cost of attendance, which families found increasingly unaffordable.
- Under the new law, parents can borrow up to $20,000 per student annually with a $65,000 total cap, while graduate students face limits of $100,000 for master's programs and $200,000 for professional degrees.
- The University of California, Irvine, has already responded by cutting tuition for two MBA programs by up to 38%, signaling early institutional adaptation to the new landscape.
- Observers anticipate more universities will follow this trend as families navigate average costs reaching $45,000 for private four-year colleges and nearly $32,000 for public out-of-state tuition.
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Editorial: With these steps, Congress is moving toward making college more affordable
As children make their way through school, they are often reminded college is the path toward a successful career and stability. However, for many students and families, this path has become unaffordable. The cost of tuition continues to rise, and…
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