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Nursing gains ‘professional' label for student loans after ruling, theology dropped
By Collin Binkley | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 30, 2026
· 4 min read
Students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy and several other fields will be eligible to take out higher federal student loan amounts — at least for now — after a federal judge blocked part of a Trump administration rule that held them to lower limits.
The U.S. Education De...
Key takeaway Education Department issued a revised rule on Monday designed to follow the judge’s order from last week, officials told The Associated Press.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
For students in Trophy Club pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, this ruling brings a welcome, albeit temporary, reprieve in the form of higher federal student loan amounts. The revised rule, which reclassifies nursing as a "professional program," could have a significant impact on local students who are looking to further their education in this field. With the cost of higher education continuing to rise, this change could help make graduate school more accessible to Trophy Club residents who are interested in nursing and other affected fields. However, the fact that theology studies programs are being shifted to non-professional degrees, resulting in lower loan limits, may have implications for local students pursuing careers in ministry or related fields. As the case continues to unfold, it will be important to monitor how these changes affect students in Trophy Club and the broader Dallas-Fort Worth area.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy and several other fields will be eligible to take out higher federal student loan amounts — at least for now — after a federal judge blocked part of a Trump administration rule that held them to lower limits.
The U.S. Education De...
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