Connecticut hearing backs state loan program to plug federal Grad PLUS gap Lawmakers and witnesses urged quick action on SB 8 to replace eliminated federal Grad PLUS loans, highlighting risks to nursing, social work, physical therapy and other graduate pipelines. CHESLA says a $30M structure (state $10M + CHESLA $20M) could help about 1,200 students initially.

Connecticut's future workforce is at risk as the federal Grad PLUS loan program disappears—will lawmakers act in time to support 1,200 graduate students in critical fields?

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