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Nursing gains 'professional' label for student loans after judge's ruling, but theology now dropped
By Collin Binkley, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 29, 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 Depart...
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 San Antonio
In San Antonio , where a significant number of students pursue graduate degrees in nursing and other healthcare fields, this temporary change could have a tangible impact on their financial planning. With the University of Texas Health Science Center and other institutions in the area offering a range of graduate programs in nursing and allied health, the increased loan limits could help students cover the full cost of their education. However, the exclusion of theology studies programs from the list of professional programs may affect students at local seminaries and theological institutions, who will now face lower loan limits. As the court case continues, San Antonio students and educators will be watching closely to see how the definition of "professional programs" is ultimately resolved, and how it will affect their access to federal student loans. The city's healthcare and education communities will be particularly interested in the outcome, given the potential implications for the local workforce and economy.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
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 Depart...
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