‘Face to Face’: New Federal Student Loan Limits
Tuesday, Jan. 20 | 9 a.m.
In November, the U.S. Department of Education proposed new federal student loan caps set to take effect in July 2026. The new program replaces the Grad PLUS loan program for new applicants, and limits loans to $20,500 per year for degrees categorized as “graduate” and $50,000 per year for degrees categorized as “professional.” Lifetime limits of $100,000 and $200,000, respectively, also will be instituted.
Roger J. Ward, EdD, JD, MSL, MPA, provost and executive vice president, UMB, will host a hybrid Face to Face program in the SMC Campus Center’s Elm Ballrooms on Jan. 20, 2026, from 9 to 10 a.m. He will be joined by Patricia Scott, university registrar and assistant vice president of enrollment administration. In-person and virtual attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and make comments.
To attend in person or virtually, register at https://umaryland.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wwJH5rOtQOihouQq9IDCUA
Registration is strongly encouraged but not required for in-person attendance.