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Nursing gains 'professional' label for student loans after judge's ruling
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· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details on this development are available from ABC13 Houston, including specifics on the ruling and its implications for students in Tomball and surrounding areas. A recent judge's ruling has led to a change in student loan eligibility for certain fields of study.
A recent judge's ruling has led to a change in student loan eligibility for certain fields of study. Nursing is now considered a professional field for student loan purposes.
This change affects students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, as well as those in physical therapy and other fields. As a result, these students will have access to higher student loan limits.
Further details on this development are available from ABC13 Houston, including specifics on the ruling and its implications for students in Tomball and surrounding areas.
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Category: schools Published: June 30, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) Reading time: 1 min
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