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To round out the NASFAA 2026 National Conference, attendees heard from NASFAA’s policy team, which explained where things stand on the implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBBA), congressional dynamics, and NASFAA’s continued engagement in the policy space.

Yes, but it depends on whether the student is truly enrolled in a dual degree program and whether the student remains in that same program at the same institution. The student must remain in the same dual degree program at the same institution to retain interim exception (pre-OBBBA legacy or grandfathered) borrowing under 34 CFR 685.200(b)(2)(ii) for graduate PLUS; 685.203(b)(2)(iv)(B) for graduate and professional Direct Unsubsidized Loan annual limits; 685.203(e)(6) for graduate and professional unsubsidized loan aggregate limits; 685.203(g)(3) for parent PLUS aggregate limits; and 685.203(j)(3) for lifetime limits. View the full answer to this question to learn more.

NASFAA extends a warm thank you to the following sponsors for generously supporting our virtual summit: Portico and Sallie. Registered attendees are encouraged to sign up to learn more about these sponsors by entering our Virtual Summit Prize Drawing. You could win a registration for a 2027 NASFAA conference or a NASFAA U Online Course! Once the summit begins, you may also visit these sponsors in the virtual exhibit hall.

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