The Daily: Why Americans Will Get Less Help Paying for College
With new limits on federal lending, many students will need private loans and some could be shut out.
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July 1, 2026, 6:15 a.m. Eastern time

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With new limits on federal lending, many students will need private loans and some could be shut out.

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