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Major Federal Student Aid Changes Coming in 2026 and 2027: What Students, Parents, and Borrowers Need to Know

Major Federal Student Aid Changes Coming in 2026 and 2027: What Students, Parents, and Borrowers Need to Knowby: Jennifer CampbellPublished on: 02/07/2026

Learn about the major federal student aid changes taking effect in 2026 and 2027, including Pell Grant expansion, Graduate PLUS Loan elimination, Parent PLUS caps, and new student loan rehabilitation rules.

Major Federal Student Aid Changes Coming in 2026 and 2027: What Students, Parents, and Borrowers Need to Know