GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Nestled amidst the medical marvel that is Grand Rapids' Medical Mile, Grand Valley State University's nursing program is known far and wide. Its towering structures and reputation attract eager students like Cora Elkins.

"When you think of nursing, you think of a sacrificial, empathetic field," Elkins said.

While Elkins said she was currently a junior in the nursing program, she also has her eyes set on higher goals.

"I do want to pursue higher education, my MSN or my Doctorate of Nursing," she said.

But depending on how things come down from the nation's capital, there could be some complications.

"I think it's crazy," she said. "I think it's awful."

She was referring to limits that could be coming into place from the U.S. Department of Education on federal lo

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