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States expand student loan options as new federal borrowing caps take effect — but they come with trade-offs

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Several states—Connecticut, Minnesota, and Rhode Island—are expanding their student loan programs as new federal borrowing caps take effect. Per CNBC, these state-level alternatives help fill the gap for borrowers, though they come with their own set of trade-offs.

Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/02/state-student-loans.html

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