Grad Students Face New Loan Limits | Texas Longhorns Basketball News

Graduate students in nursing and other health fields are facing tighter federal loan limits as a new court order reclassifies some programs as “professional degrees” — temporarily until December. Starting fall 2026, students in these programs could borrow up to $50K annually with a $200K lifetime cap, while those in nonprofessional programs get capped at $20.5K/year and $100K total. Undergrads aren’t spared: Parent PLUS loans are now limited to $20K/year and $65K lifetime, unless you borrowed before July 1 — then old rules still apply. If you transfer or pause studies, you may be moved to the new caps. With federal loans shrinking, many will turn to private lenders — but beware: rates can spike and terms vary. The university won’t endorse specific lenders, but offers a vetted list to help avoid predatory options. Final court arguments are Dec 4, with a decision expected soon. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e1f714145b06ee89