NewsNBC Bay Area — 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 designated 'professional' programs can now access up to $200,000 in federal loans instead of the $100,000 cap, while some theology students face new, lower limits under the revised temporary rule.
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personDonald Trump“President whose tax bill included the student loan overhaul.”personNicholas Kent“Undersecretary at the U.S. Education Department who stated the agency will conti”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”personBeryl Howell“U.S. District Judge who issued the order blocking parts of the Education Departm”