NewsNBC Miami 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, resulting in a temporary expansion of programs eligible for higher loan caps.
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Graduate students in newly eligible programs can now access federal loans up to $200,000 instead of the $100,000 cap, though the Education Department warns this change may be reversed depending on the outcome of ongoing litigation.
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personHeather Hollingsworth“Associated Press writer who contributed to the report.”organizationU.S. Education Department“Issued the revised rule following a court order.”personNicholas Kent“Undersecretary of the U.S. Education Department.”personBeryl Howell“U.S. District Judge who blocked parts of the administration's rule.”personDonald Trump“President whose administration implemented the original loan caps.”