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New Loan Limits Threaten Nursing Education | Charlottesville News
New federal student loan rules are about to hit hard—especially for nursing and education grads. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act slashes loan caps, kills Grad PLUS loans, and forces students into a tight financial squeeze. Tuition alone can exceed new limits, leaving out-of-state students thousands short. States like Virginia are suing over the Education Dept’s narrow “professional degree” definition, arguing nursing and other vital fields should qualify for higher limits. Universities and healthcare leaders are pushing back, warning this could worsen workforce shortages and push students…
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