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States expand student loan options as new federal borrowing caps take effect

Connecticut, Minnesota, and Rhode Island are among the states adding their own student loan programs as federal borrowing limits tighten, with trade-offs tied to the changes.

CNBC Markets reports that some states, including Connecticut, Minnesota, and Rhode Island, are expanding their own student loan options as new limits on federal borrowing begin to take effect.

The outlet says the shift is aimed at helping borrowers access additional student loan capacity, but the state programs come with trade-offs compared with federal options.

The coverage highlights how the changes at the federal level are prompting states to adjust their student lending approaches in response.

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