# Judge Blocks Trump Student Loan Limits | Raleigh News

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Podcast: [Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/raleigh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564076)
Published: 2026-06-30T15:42:25+00:00
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A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump-era rule that slashed federal student loan limits for graduate students in health fields like nursing and physical therapy, restoring higher borrowing caps for those students—at least for now. The Education Department, while complying with the court order, plans to fight the decision, arguing its original definition of “professional programs” was lawful. The revised rule adds 29 specific degrees to the higher loan cap list, but also removes some programs—including theology degrees—into the lower cap category, affecting students in those fields. The administration’s broader student loan overhaul aimed to cap debt at $200,000 for professional degrees and $100,000 for others, down from the previous unlimited borrowing model. Advocates for nurses and therapists hailed the pause as a victory, while the Department remains confident its original rule will prevail in court. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9f30326610ea0e8c

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