Student loan changes may kill some majors and hurt Idaho universities

By: Rebecca Tallent

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: June 17, 2026

Words: 694

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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For many people, federal student loans are the only reasons they can meet the financial costs of college.

Recent figures from federal sources show that about 70 percent of University of Idaho undergraduate students receive federal financial assistance. Other state schools have similar numbers.

But those numbers are about to change, perhaps radically.

Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed by President Donald Trump on July 4, 2025, all programs eligible for …

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