NewsNBC San Diego — PoliticsJune 30, 2026United States
Federal Judge Blocks Student Loan Limits for Nursing and Therapy Students
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration rule that restricted federal student loan amounts for graduate students in nursing, physical therapy, and other fields. While the U.S. Education Department is complying with the order, it has simultaneously removed other programs, such as theology, from the 'professional' list, subjecting those students to lower loan caps.
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Graduate students in newly designated 'professional' programs can now access higher federal loan limits of up to $200,000, while students in programs removed from the list face a cap of $100,000.
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Who's Mentioned
personDonald Trump“President whose tax bill included the student loan overhaul.”personNicholas Kent“Undersecretary of the U.S. Education Department.”personHeather Hollingsworth“Associated Press writer who contributed to the report.”organizationU.S. Education Department“The agency responsible for implementing and revising student loan rules.”personBeryl Howell“U.S. District Judge who issued the order blocking parts of the administration's ”