ED Releases Federal Student Loan Proposed Rule: AACOM Hosts Informational Webinar
Published February 09, 2026
By AACOM Government Relations
Financial Aid Higher Education OME Advocate
On January 30, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) from the Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) negotiated rulemaking committee that reached consensus last year. The RISE NPRM will implement the statutory changes regarding new federal student loan limits, elimination of the Grad PLUS loan program, definitions of “professional” and “graduate” degree programs, repayment plan changes and other provisions that were part of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). More information on the NPRM can be found in ED’s press release and AACOM’s analysis of the consensus. The Department is accepting public comments through March 2, 2026. AACOM is preparing comments for submission and welcomes recommendations from the osteopathic community. You can also read AACOM’s comments to ED on these provisions from last year.
To learn more, join AACOM and policy experts from Venable LLP from 3:00-4:00 PM ET on Thursday, February 19, 2026, for an informational webinar to unpack the proposed rule and the impact on osteopathic medical students and schools.