NewsNBC Chicago – 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. The U.S. Education Department is complying with the order while continuing to defend its original policy in court, though the change has resulted in theology studies being moved to a lower loan-limit category.
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Graduate students in newly designated 'professional' programs can now access up to $200,000 in federal loans instead of the $100,000 cap, while students in programs reclassified as non-professional, such as theology, will face the lower limit.
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organizationU.S. Education Department“Issued the revised rule and is defending the original policy in court.”personBeryl Howell“U.S. District Judge who blocked parts of the Education Department's definition.”personDonald Trump“Administration whose tax bill overhaul introduced the loan caps.”personHeather Hollingsworth“Associated Press writer who contributed to the report.”personNicholas Kent“Undersecretary who stated the department will continue to defend the original ru”