Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Key Student Loan Limits Amid Ongoing Policy Overhaul

A federal judge has temporarily blocked some new federal student loan limits, particularly those affecting the definition of professional degrees, which were part of the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' changes that took effect on July 1, 2026. These broader changes include the elimination of Grad PLUS loans for new borrowers, new caps on Parent PLUS loans, and stricter borrowing limits for graduate students. The Department of Education is expanding its list of professional degrees for the duration of the court's order.