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Judge temporarily blocks new loan limits for graduate nursing students

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A federal judge has temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of Education from implementing a restrictive definition of "professional degree" for graduate student loans. This ruling grants a reprieve to graduate nursing students who faced significant reductions in borrowing limits starting July 1. The judge found the department likely exceeded its authority by adding new eligibility requirements not stipulated by Congress, which had previously defined professional degrees. While the stay is temporary and does not overturn the underlying law, it allows students to access more substantial loan amounts for the upcoming academic year. AI

RANK_REASON Regulatory action impacting a large group of students and a government agency. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Judge temporarily blocks new loan limits for graduate nursing students

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Lisa Chambers, Forbes Staff ·

    Court Hands Graduate Nursing Students A Temporary Borrowing Reprieve

    A federal judge temporarily blocked the Education Department’s narrow definition of “professional degree,” reopening a fight that could affect primary care's future.

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