Save Grad PLUS Loans—Act Now, Before It's Too Late!

Congress is moving fast. Last week the House Education and Workforce Committee voted to approve its portion of the budget reconciliation bill. The legislation eliminates Grad PLUS Loans and caps federal student professional borrowing at $150,000—jeopardizing the future of countless medical students.

Grad PLUS loans are essential for making OME accessible, allowing students to borrow up to the full cost of their education without restrictive caps. Eliminating this program would make it harder for future doctors to afford medical school and worsen the physician shortage, especially in rural and underserved communities. At a time when our nation faces a growing physician shortage, it is critical that we do not impose unnecessary barriers on future physicians.

With more than 8,600 messages already sent to Congress, the osteopathic voice is powerful! Keep the momentum going and urge Congress to protect Grad PLUS loans, raise federal loan caps and prevent harmful risk-sharing measures that could limit access to medical education. Even if you’ve already sent a message, please do so again.