Healthcare groups sue Trump administration over student loan caps
Healthcare groups have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over new student loan borrowing limits for certain healthcare degrees. The lawsuit claims that the Department of Education's regulation unlawfully disqualifies physician associate degrees from being categorized as professional degrees. Advocates warn that these limits could exacerbate the healthcare workforce shortage by making it harder for students to afford necessary education.
- ▪The American Academy of Physician Associates and the Physician Associates Education Association are suing to reverse a federal rule limiting student loan borrowing for healthcare degrees.
- ▪The new regulation caps borrowing limits at $200,000 for professional degrees and $100,000 for graduate degrees, which affects physician associates and other clinical providers.
- ▪The lawsuit argues that the Education Department exceeded its authority by not classifying PA degrees as professional degrees, which could lead to a workforce shortage in healthcare.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onHealthcare groups sue Trump administration over student loan capsThe groups sued over new student loan limits for some degrees in healthcare.ByArthur Jones IIJune 3, 2026, 2:41 PM1:36The Department of Education headquarters, May 28, 2026, in Washington, D.C.Al Drago/Getty ImagesTwo physician associate groups have sued the Trump administration over a federal rule limiting student loan borrowing for some graduate degree programs that impact healthcare professionals, including physician associates and assistants (PAs), nurse practitioners and other clinical providers.The American Academy of Physician…
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