<p>Within the next couple of weeks, a bill is expected to go into effect that will:</p>
<p>Provide $450mill in additional gov’t grants;</p>
<p>Increase limits on unsubsidized Stafford loans; and</p>
<p>Make PLUS loans easier to qualify for and defer their payment until after graduation.</p>
<p>[Bill</a> would provide more government funding for student loans - Los Angeles Times](<a href=“http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-college1-2008may01,0,6144207.story]Bill”>Bill would provide student loan funds)</p>