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How the Government's Student Loan Cuts Higher Ed
The federal student loan program has quietly become the biggest source of higher education funding in the US, but a recent policy shift means borrowers face higher costs and colleges face new pressure. In this episode, Lucas and Luna unpack the economics behind the government's decision to cut subsidies, how it reshapes the for-profit college market, and why community colleges are getting squeezed. They trace the history from the 1965 Higher Education Act to today's August 2026 rule changes, and explain the tricky math of interest rates, default risk, and taxpayer exposure. If…
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