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What 19,620 Public Comments Reveal About the July 1 Loan Changes

Clasp analyzed all 19,620 public comments submitted to regulations.gov on the federal graduate borrowing changes taking effect July 1, 2026, which cap annual graduate loans at $20,500 for many healthcare programs. Comments came from nurses, physician assistants, occupational therapists, social workers, behavioral health clinicians, and faculty — along with formal submissions from Johns Hopkins University, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the American Occupational Therapy Association, the American Academy of Physician Associates, and Russell Sage College. Together they describe how the new cap will affect healthcare workforce pipelines, rural and underserved access, the future faculty pool, and behavioral health capacity.

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Companies That Pay Down Student Loans: Who's Doing It and How to Get Hired

Almost no employer pays off your whole balance. Most contribute up to $5,250 a year tax-free under Section 127, permanent since July 2025. Here's who offers it, why these jobs are hard to find, and what to ask a recruiter before you sign.

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Solutions to the Nursing Shortage: What's Working and What Isn't

The nursing shortage is really three constraints — education capacity, retention, and distribution — and most interventions fail because they are aimed at the wrong one. What the AACN, NSI and Kaufman Hall numbers say about which fixes actually move which problem.

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Student Loan Repayment Explained: How an Employer Can Pay Toward Your Loans

Federal repayment changed on July 1, 2026 — RAP launched, SAVE ended, and IBR survived despite what you may have heard. Here's how the new plans work, and how an employer repayment commitment changes the math before you sign anything.

University of South Carolina Partners with Clasp to Expand Career Opportunities and Student Loan Repayment for Healthcare Graduates

Clasp is partnering with the University of South Carolina to connect graduate healthcare students with employers offering structured career opportunities and employer-sponsored student loan repayment. Through the partnership, students gain earlier access to employment pathways that help reduce financial stress while supporting long-term career growth. The collaboration also helps healthcare employers build stronger talent pipelines and improve workforce retention, creating benefits for students, health systems, and the communities they serve.

How to Graduate as an OT, PT, or SLP Without Spending a Decade Paying Off Your Loans

Meet employers offering up to $60,000 in student loan repayment. Free virtual career fair June 23 — register now.

Clasp Partners with Moravian University to Connect Healthcare Students with Loan Repayment and Jobs

We're excited to share a big milestone: Clasp has officially partnered with Moravian University to help healthcare graduates move from diploma to career - with employer-funded student loan repayment built right in.