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Proposed Federal Loan Caps Anger Nursing Advocates, Lawmakers

1/16/2026

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The U.S. Department of Education proposed capping federal loans for graduate nursing students and excluding nursing from higher borrowing limits for professional degrees.
Nancy Hagans, president of the New York State Nurses Association, called the decision insulting, citing nurses' critical role in healthcare.
Lawmakers including Jen Kiggans, a nurse practitioner, urged reconsideration, arguing that caps will hinder future nursing professionals and do not cover full costs of advanced nursing programs.

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The U.S. Department of Education proposed capping federal loans for graduate nursing students and excluding nursing from higher borrowing limits for professional degrees.
Nancy Hagans, president of the New York State Nurses Association, called the decision insulting, citing nurses' critical role in healthcare.
Lawmakers including Jen Kiggans, a nurse practitioner, urged reconsideration, arguing that caps will hinder future nursing professionals and do not cover full costs of advanced nursing programs.