23 States Sue Trump Administration Over Student Loan Rule for Healthcare Degrees
A coalition of 23 states, the District of Columbia, and two governors filed a lawsuit Tuesday in federal court challenging a new federal student loan rule affecting healthcare professional programs.
foxnews.comU.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. The suit challenges a new federal student loan rule that limits borrowing access for students in healthcare-related professional degree programs.
According to the complaint, Congress intended the higher loan caps to apply broadly to licensed professional programs. The states argue the rule conflicts with that intent and will reduce access to financing for students pursuing healthcare degrees. The filing marks the latest legal challenge to federal student aid policy under the Trump administration.
Key Facts
Potential Impact
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Students in healthcare professional programs may face reduced federal borrowing options.
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The court will review whether the rule aligns with congressional intent on loan caps.
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