Two complaints challenge the Department of Education’s definition of professional degree programs used to set new federal student loan limits. Plaintiffs seek expedited court hearings on the rules. The cases center on regulatory interpretations affecting higher education borrowing.
Key Points
- Lawsuits contest ED’s criteria for professional programs in loan cap rules
- Plaintiffs request prompt judicial review of the limits
- Disputes focus on regulatory scope for graduate and professional degrees
Implications for Educational Freedom
Court challenges to ED loan regulations illustrate pushback against federal regulatory expansion in higher education.
Source: How Challengers Are Trying to Block ED’s New Loan Limits
