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New Loan Limits Threaten Nurses' Advancement

New Loan Limits Threaten Nurses' Advancement

Update: 2025-12-09
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New federal student loan limits for graduate students, including advanced practice nurses, are causing concern due to proposed changes that could hinder career advancement and exacerbate healthcare workforce shortages. The U.S. Department of Educations draft rule sets lower borrowing caps for most graduate students, excluding advanced nursing degrees. This exclusion has sparked strong reactions from nursing groups, who argue that these limits will make it unaffordable for many nurses to pursue further education, especially in rural communities. The new limits are set to take effect on July first, two thousand twenty-six.

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New Loan Limits Threaten Nurses' Advancement

New Loan Limits Threaten Nurses' Advancement