Judge Blocks Trump Admin’s Student Loan Cap | Huntsville News

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

A federal judge just blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to slash federal loan limits for students pursuing nursing, physical therapy, and other professional degrees — a move that would’ve crippled access to critical funding. The administration tried to shrink the list of “professional degrees,” but the judge ruled it misinterpreted Congress’s intent, upholding higher loan caps for these vital programs. Eight medical groups sued, arguing their programs clearly lead to professional careers — and the court sided with them. The Department of Education is now challenging the ruling, but…