Summary
President Donald Trump's administration redefined degrees that are seen as "professional," affecting how nursing degrees are classified. This change limits federal loans for nursing students, which may impact their ability to fund education. Top nursing schools are watching these changes closely to understand the impact on students.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration changed the classification of nursing degrees, affecting their status as "professional."
- Nursing students will face a cap on federal loans: $20,500 annually and $100,000 total.
- Professional degree students can borrow more: $50,000 annually and $200,000 total.
- Changes take effect in July 2026.
- School officials from top nursing schools are observing how this will affect their programs.
- The Department of Education says 95% of nursing students are already borrowing below the new limits.
- The changes stem from budget cuts included in President Trump's “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
