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CSWE Endorses Introduction of the Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals (LEAP) Act
On December 15, Representatives Tim Kennedy (D-NY), Jill Tokuda (D-HI), and Shomari Figures (D-AL) introduced the Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals (LEAP) Act. The legislation addresses provisions introduced by H.R. 1, which capped federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan limits for graduate students at $20,500 annually and $100,000 in aggregate, while allowing higher limits for professional students.
The LEAP Act would raise graduate student loan limits to match those available to professional programs, ensuring equitable access to federal financial aid for students pursuing advanced degrees in fields such as social work.
CSWE strongly endorses the LEAP Act in support of master’s level social work students and will continue advocating for policies that improve affordability and access to graduate education.