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politics2 hrs ago
Judge Blocks Narrowed Professional Degree Definition for Student Loan Caps
US District Judge Beryl Howell issued a temporary order Wednesday night blocking the Department of Education's narrowed definition of professional degrees. The ruling pauses limits on advanced nursing and healthcare programs while allowing higher borrowing caps to take effect Jul…
winnipegfreepress.comworld6 hrs ago
Federal loan caps take effect July 1 for physician assistant programs
New annual limits of $20,500 on federal graduate loans begin 1 July. Groups representing physician assistants say the caps fall below median program costs and may deter applicants.
goingconcern.comworld16 days ago
Philippine Board Reports 66 Pass Occupational Therapists Licensure Exam
The Professional Regulation Commission said 66 of 189 candidates passed the June 2026 computer-based licensure examination. The exam was administered in five locations and results were released within two working days.
winnipegfreepress.comworld40 days ago
DACA Renewal Processing Times Increase Sharply
Median wait times for DACA renewals rose to about 70 days between October 2025 and February 2026 from 15 days in fiscal year 2025, according to USCIS data. Over 500,000 active recipients face risks to their work permits and legal status due to the delays. Immigration lawyers repo…
thehindubusinessline.compolitics47 days ago
Trump Administration Exempts Doctors From Visa Screening Pause for High-Risk Countries
The Trump administration last week exempted medical doctors from a broader pause on visa and green card reviews for applicants from dozens of high-risk countries. Libyan pulmonologist Dr. Faysal Alghoula, who cares for 1,000 patients in rural southwestern Indiana, saw his early J…
Forbesfinance50 days ago
Trump Administration Caps Federal Grad Loans for Advanced Nursing, Therapy and Education Degrees
The Trump administration has narrowed the definition of professional degrees in the One Big Beautiful Bill, restricting higher federal student loan limits for advanced practice nurses, physician assistants and other health professionals. The changes take effect July 1, 2026, desp…
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New York Hospital Launches Program to Train High School Students for Nursing Careers
A hospital in New York has initiated a program to address the nationwide nursing shortage by providing training to high school students. The initiative aims to facilitate entry into the nursing profession. The program is reported by CBS News correspondent Bradley Blackburn.