A provision tucked inside a sweeping bill signed into law by Trump last week will make it harder for aspiring doctors to finance their education as the country faces a growing shortage in that profession.

The 'Big, Beautiful Bill,' which was recently signed into law, eliminates unemployment and economic hardship deferments, reducing the options student loan borrowers have to pause their payments.

Monthly payments could drop, but most borrowers will pay more in interest over time. What to expect now that President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" is law.