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Federal Loan Caps Introduced Amid Rising Tuition Costs

1/22/2026

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Federal legislators are capping student borrowing for advanced degrees as tuition rises.
Loan caps vary by program, with professional degrees allowed up to $200,000 and other programs up to $100,000.
Case Western Reserve University nursing master's graduates have a median federal loan debt of $124,668, while Kent State University graduates owe $37,500.

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Story summary

Federal legislators are capping student borrowing for advanced degrees as tuition rises.
Loan caps vary by program, with professional degrees allowed up to $200,000 and other programs up to $100,000.
Case Western Reserve University nursing master's graduates have a median federal loan debt of $124,668, while Kent State University graduates owe $37,500.