Republicans push broad student loan and Pell Grant cuts to pay for Trump tax plan

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House Republicans are looking to reshape college students’ federal loans as part of the GOP’s reconciliation legislation.

House Education and Workforce Committee Republicans released their plans, which could make borrowing money for college more expensive by limiting who can get Pell Grants, restricting access to college financial aid, and lowering loan limits for parents and some students.

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