Judge Blocks Student Loan Rule Change

A federal judge has blocked the Department of Education’s attempt to slash student loan limits for graduate degrees in nursing and other health fields, calling it an overreach. The rule, set to take effect July 1, would have narrowed what counts as a “professional degree” to apply new borrowing caps — but Congress already defined those degrees, and the judge said the department couldn’t redefine them. This win preserves loan access for students pursuing vital careers in nursing, public health, education, and therapy, as lawmakers and advocates argue reducing funding now hinders the workforce we need. The Education Department is reviewing the decision and may appeal, but for now, the original caps remain in place — meaning students can still borrow under the limits Congress set, even as the battle over how those limits apply continues. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/9b5d78272fde6def