NewsNBC 6 South Florida (WTVJ) – 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 nursing, physical therapy, and other professional programs. The U.S. Education Department is complying with the order while continuing to defend its original policy in court, though the change forces other programs, such as theology, into lower loan-limit categories.
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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 reclassified as non-professional, such as theology, will face a $100,000 cap.
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personHeather Hollingsworth“Associated Press writer who contributed to the report.”organizationU.S. Education Department“The federal agency responsible for implementing and defending the student loan r”personNicholas Kent“Undersecretary of the U.S. Education Department who stated the agency will conti”personBeryl Howell“U.S. District Judge who issued the order blocking parts of the Education Departm”personDonald Trump“President whose tax bill included the student loan overhaul.”