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GOP Lawmakers Fight Education Dept's Nursing Loan Cap

12/25/2025

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Rep. Mike Lawler and four GOP colleagues challenge the Education Department's plan to cap graduate nursing loans at $100,000.
They argue nursing should be classified as a professional degree eligible for higher loan limits.
The Education Department says 95% of nursing students borrow below the cap.
Backlash includes 140 lawmakers urging reconsideration.
The measures take effect on July 1, 2026.

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Rep. Mike Lawler and four GOP colleagues challenge the Education Department's plan to cap graduate nursing loans at $100,000.
They argue nursing should be classified as a professional degree eligible for higher loan limits.
The Education Department says 95% of nursing students borrow below the cap.
Backlash includes 140 lawmakers urging reconsideration.
The measures take effect on July 1, 2026.