He dreamed of becoming a physician assistant. New loan rules may thwart him.

TL;DR

New federal student loan limits for graduate students could thwart Benjamin Pinckney's dream of becoming a physician assistant.
The caps, part of the GOP's 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act', aim to curb higher education costs but critics argue they are too low.
Students may be forced to rely on private lenders with higher interest rates and fewer repayment options.
Concerns exist that the limits will deter minorities and those from low-income households from pursuing graduate programs, potentially worsening healthcare shortages.
Legal challenges have been filed against the Department of Education regarding the new rules and the definition of 'professional degree'.

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