Policy & Legislation
Policy Tracker
Legislative updates, policy analysis, and timeline developments related to the Grad PLUS elimination under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Gap Funding Group Submits Public Comment on Graduate Loan Limits NPRM
On March 2, 2026, we submitted a public comment to the Department of Education on the proposed graduate loan cap regulations, drawing on funding gap data from 7,000+ programs at nearly 2,000 universities.
How the Elimination of Grad PLUS Loans Becomes Law: The Rulemaking Process
The OBBBA eliminated Grad PLUS loans, but the Department of Education still has to write the regulations. Here's where the 8-step rulemaking process stands and what's left before July 1, 2026.