University leaders from across the state are speaking out against a potential overhaul to student loan programs Congress is considering.

Higher education leaders across the state are concerned that federal financial aid reductions in President Donald Trump’s new bill will keep thousands of low-income students from going to college.

The University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Technical College System, and the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, along with students receiving federal aid, say the Student Success and Taxpayer Savings Plan could threaten access to education.

Leaders from multiple Wisconsin university and college systems are speaking out about potential federal financial aid program changes Thursday.

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Leaders of Wisconsin colleges and universities are speaking out against pending cuts to federal financial aid after they cleared a major legislative hurdle. Almost all Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday to approve a massive budget reconciliation bill, which will help finance tax cut extensions.

Taken together (this bill) would significantly restrict student opportunities, increase costs for students and reduce the ability of …

A bill passed by the U.S. House would cut eligibility for Pell Grants, limit graduate-student borrowing and impose new taxes on colleges.