Parent PLUS Loan Changes Are Here: What Every Family Needs to Know Before Paying for College
Major federal student loan changes officially took effect on July 1 and the impact could be far bigger than most families realize.
In this episode, host Matt Carpenter and CAP's Director of Education, Peg Keough, break down the new Parent PLUS Loan rules, rising federal loan interest rates, and why these changes could leave thousands of families unable to afford the college they've already committed to. They also discuss what colleges may do next, why affordability has to come before enrollment, and what every family should be doing right now.
In this episode, we cover:
🎓 The new federal…
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