Healthcare groups sue Trump administration over student loan caps

Groups sue over Trump’s plan to cap graduate student loans

New limits on federal student loans for graduate students are set to take effect July 1

Medical Groups Sue Education Department Over New Student Loan Cap

Many medical groups are suing the Trump administration over its new student loan cap despite such loans' apparent role in raising tuition to nearly six-figures.

Healthcare groups sue Trump administration over student loan caps

The Department of Education headquarters, May 28, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Al Drago/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Two 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 Associa…

Healthcare groups sue Trump administration over new student loan limits

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) and Physician Associates Education Association (PAEA) have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over new Department of Education restrictions on student loan borrowing for certain healthcare graduate programs. The rule, set to take effect July 1, limits loans for physician associate (PA), nurse practitioner, and some other clinical programs to a total of $100,000 ($20,500 annually),…