Some states are challenging a Trump administration rule that caps student loans for those pursuing graduate degrees in nursing and other healthcare fields.

A new Department of Education rule will exclude most nursing programs from the “professional degree” category.

For millions of Americans, the outcome of the legal battle could shape both education costs and access to care.

Nurses are the caregivers we need. They also earn a tempting median salary of $93,600 a year in the U.S., according to the ...