Student loan changes are here; Ohio’s average student loan debt is about $35,000

Ohioans are now navigating new student loan policies introduced by the Trump administration's One Big Beautiful Bill. These changes, which came into effect a year after the bill was signed into law, impact borrowing and repayment terms for student financial aid. With Ohio’s average student loan debt hovering around $35,000, these adjustments could significantly affect the financial well-being of many graduates and their ability to manage debt. The changes come at a critical time when the affordability crisis in higher education is already straining students and families.