New limits on federal student loans are steering many borrowers toward private lenders
Lisa Nguyen
Lisa Nguyen
Reporter · Chicago, IL
With a Bachelor’s degree in Education and Journalism from Loyola University Chicago, Lisa Nguyen has dedicated her career to covering educational issues in the city. She has worked for WBEZ, focusing on local initiatives and reforms affecting Chicago schools.
More from Lisa →Reporter · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 6:31 PM · 1 min read
Students have been turning to private lenders to make up the difference between the cost of their educational programs