One Big Beautiful Bill Act Information
Important Disclaimer
- Northeastern State University does not have the ability to grant exceptions to federal regulations, including those concerning enrollment, Legacy provisions, or federal loan eligibility.
- This information is based on the current understanding as they relate to federal student financial aid and can be subject to change with little notice. We will continue to update this page as additional guidance is received from the U.S. Department of Education.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) was signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025. For students, families, and institutions like Northeastern State University, this bill results in significant changes to federal aid (Title IV) programs. For example, the bill:
- Changes some rules for determining Pell Grant eligibility
- Modifies the Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan program
- Eliminates the Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan program for new borrowers
- Introduces new eligibility criteria and reporting requirements that could affect how aid is awarded and maintained
- Changes to the loan limits and lifetime/aggregate loan limits
Click below to review updates regarding each area. For direct updates from the Department of Education, visit: https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/big-updates
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