GOP Student Loan Reform : House Republicans want to change student loans a lot. They want to limit how much you can borrow and make it harder to pay back. They also want to make it harder to get Pell Grants.
This could make going to college harder and more expensive. They say it’s to help with Trump’s tax plans. But it might make loans more like private loans, which are not as safe.
House Republicans have a big plan for student loans. They call it the Student Success and Taxpayer Savings Plan. It wants to limit how much you can borrow and make it easier to pay back.
They also want to change who can get Pell Grants. This is all to help with Trump’s tax plans. But many people think it will make college less affordable.
“For decades, Congress has responded to the student loan crisis by throwing more and more taxpayer dollars at the problem — never addressing the root causes of skyrocketing college costs,” said committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-Mich.).
But critics say this plan is bad. They think it will make college more expensive and harder to get into. “The committee’s current proposal would severely restrict college access by slashing financial aid programs, eliminating basic consumer protections, and making it harder to repay student loan debt,” said Sameer Gadkaree, president and CEO of the Institute for College Access & Success, as reported by CNBC.
What about How the Latest House Bill Could Change GOP Student Loans for Colleges and Borrowers?
The plan wants to change the way you pay back student loans. It would make it simpler, with only two options. This is a big change from the many options we have now.
One of these options would replace a plan called Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE. This plan was started by President Biden. It made it so some people didn’t have to pay back their loans. But it’s been in court for months.
Key Changes Proposed In the GOP Legislation
Starting July 1, 2026, you won’t be able to borrow more than $50,000 for undergrad and $100,000 for grad. This is a big change from what we can borrow now.
Fewer Repayment Plans:
There will only be one income-driven repayment plan for new borrowers. This means you won’t have as many options to pay back your loans.
Elimination Of Key Deferments:
Starting July 2025, you won’t be able to defer payments if you lose your job or can’t afford to pay. This is a big change for many people.
Stricter Pell Grant Eligibility:
To get a full Pell Grant, you’ll need to take at least 30 hours of classes a year. This is a lot more than the 12 hours you need now. But, you can get grants for short-term training too.
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KEY BACKGROUND
The Trump administration wants to move student loans to the Small Business Administration. They want to undo the help given by President Biden. Biden forgave over 5 million loans, totaling $183.6 billion.
Student loan collections will start again on May 5. This includes many types of loans. Over 5 million people are in default on their loans. Loans haven’t been collected since March 2020.
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