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Low-Earning Degrees Will Soon Lose Access to Federal Student Loans

March 20, 2026·11 min·1 clip

Hundreds of thousands of students may lose federal loans if their programs fail a new earnings test.

This episode discusses a new federal law that may cut off federal student loans for degree programs whose graduates earn below a benchmark, highlighting high-risk fields like cosmetology and mental health services. It explores the implications for students, the workforce shortage in mental health, and protections for currently enrolled individuals.

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