NC AG Sues DOE Over Grad Student Loan Rules

North Carolinas Attorney General, Jeff Jackson, is challenging new federal rules that could limit student loan eligibility for graduate programs in healthcare fields like nursing and physical therapy. These changes, tied to caps on graduate student loans, could significantly cut borrowing amounts and deter students from entering these vital professions. Jackson argues that the Department of Education is overstepping its authority and misinterpreting the law, potentially worsening existing healthcare workforce shortages in North Carolina, particularly in rural and underserved communities. 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/6b0429901c25f2e8