Following a court ruling, the U.S. Department of Education issues a new rule that adds nursing and dozens of other academic programs to existing higher student-loan borrowing limits. The change adjusts which programs qualify for the higher caps, expanding eligibility beyond what was previously covered. According to reporting across outlets, the federal rule is issued in response to litigation and applies to the affected program list under the relevant higher-limit framework. While the update increases the number of qualifying programs, it is described as being in effect “for now,” reflecting that further legal or regulatory challenges may still be possible. The Education Department’s action is intended to formally incorporate the additional programs into the higher student-loan limit structure, rather than leaving them excluded under the prior list. The rule’s inclusion of nursing is highlighted as a key example of the broader expansion covering multiple fields. Overall, sources agree that the procedural step is an official federal rulemaking following the court decision, with the practical impact being expanded program eligibility for higher federal student-loan limits.