Judge Blocks Trump’s Student Loan Cap | Raleigh News

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 30, 2026 · 1m

Federal student loan limits for grad students are in legal limbo after a judge blocked Trump-era caps that favored “professional programs.” Nursing and physical therapy students, previously excluded from higher loan limits, are now eligible again — at least temporarily — as the Education Department complies with the ruling while pushing back to reinstate its original definition. The fallout from last year’s student loan overhaul has sparked lawsuits, with advocates warning the lower cap could force students into risky private loans. In a confusing update, programs like nursing degrees are…