Trump administration sued over student loan cap for graduate programs
Twenty-five states filed a lawsuit against the Education Department on Tuesday over a new $100,000 cap on federal loans for graduate students.
TL;DR
- Twenty-five states have sued the Education Department over a $100,000 cap on federal graduate student loans.
- The states allege the rule unfairly discriminates between 'professional' and 'graduate' programs.
- They claim the department's definition of eligible professional programs is too narrow.
- The lawsuit argues the cap will limit career opportunities for students and worsen workforce issues.