Ed Dept's Reg Agenda: School of Regulatory Boredom
Published Date: 8/14/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The Secretary of Education publishes an l agenda of Federal regulatory and deregulatory actions. The agenda is issued under the authority of section 4(b) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review. The purpose of the agenda is to encourage more effective public participation in the regulatory process by providing the public with early information about the regulatory actions we plan to take.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Elimination of ICR and PAYE Plans
If you are on or eligible for Income‑Contingent Repayment (ICR) or Pay As You Earn (PAYE) federal repayment plans, those plans are being eliminated under the RISE rule. The Department completed final action on May 1, 2026, with effect beginning July 1, 2026.
New Loan Limits for Grad & Professional Study
If you plan to borrow federal student loans for graduate or professional school, new loan limits will apply: $20,000 for graduate students and $50,000 for professional students. These limits are part of the RISE final action effective July 1, 2026.
Phase‑out of Grad & Professional PLUS Loans
If you borrow federal graduate or professional PLUS Loans, those loan types are being phased out under the RISE rule. The Department completed final action on May 1, 2026, and the final action became effective July 1, 2026.
Creation of a Repayment Assistance Plan
The Department is creating a new federal repayment option called the Repayment Assistance Plan as part of the RISE rule. The final action was completed May 1, 2026, and took effect July 1, 2026.
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