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June 4, 2026
Healthcare Groups Sue Over Trump Administration's Student Loan Cap
- Two healthcare groups are suing the Education Department over new federal loan caps for graduate students, effective July 1.
- The lawsuit seeks to classify physician associate programs as 'professional' to access higher loan limits, which they argue is necessary for affordability.
- The Education Department defends the caps, stating they aim to address rising tuition costs and student debt issues.
3 Sources
- Education Department sued over student loan limitationsJun 4, 2026 at 3:26 PM · The Hill
- Groups sue over Trump’s plan to cap graduate student loansJun 4, 2026 at 9:38 PM · Independent
- Nurse and PA associations sue the Trump administration over new student loan rulesJun 7, 2026 at 12:14 PM · NPR