Judge Blocks Trump’s Graduate Loan Caps

A federal judge has blocked a Trump-era plan to cap federal student loans at $100K for grad degrees and $200K for “professional” degrees — excluding critical fields like nursing and physical therapy. The Education Department’s revised definition of “professional” degrees, requiring supervised work, was deemed overreach by the court, which ruled Congress didn’t authorize such changes. While the caps themselves remain in place, the judge’s order stops the stricter definition — a major win for students and underserved communities reliant on these programs. The Education Department says it’s reviewing the ruling, and another lawsuit challenges the caps outright — making this a pivotal moment for higher education financing. 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/b74b320bd0eeabe7