One Big Beautiful Bill Act
In July 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law. This act will have impact on federal student aid programs starting in the 2026/27 academic year.
The information provided on our website is subject to change, and we will update in accordance with the US Department of Education - Home | Federal Student Aid.
The federal aid package provided in 2026/27 will differ depending on if you are a continuing student or a new student. Please see below for the information we have to date on either of these options.
Loan Limits
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If you started your current programme at the University of Glasgow before 01 July 2026, and received federal loans for the programme before this date:
Students who are already enrolled in a programme at the University of Glasgow before 01 July 2026, and who have received federal loans for the programme before this date, will continue to be eligible to borrow the same loan types as from 2025/26, and thereafter for a further 3 academic years or until the programme ends, whichever comes earlier.
If you have not borrowed a Graduate PLUS loans before 01 July 2026 then you will not be eligible for them after this date.
You can view the 2025/26 limits for different student types here - Loan Limits
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If you are starting a new programme at the University of Glasgow for the 2026/27 academic year, are transferring for the 2026/27 academic year, or are a student who didn't borrow federal loans before 01 July 2026:
The exact details for the federal loan types and limits available in the 2026/27 academic year will be added here once confirmed.
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