CEDAR FALLS, Iowa ( KCRG /Gray News) - A university in Iowa says it’s preparing to offer students more resources on their loan options.

The University of Northern Iowa made the announcement following the Trump administration’s changes to the list of “professional degrees” that excludes certain graduate programs, like teaching, from higher federal loan limits.

Starting July 1, 2026 , graduate students studying to work as teachers, nurse practitioners, social workers, physician assistants and occupational therapists, among other careers, will not be considered part of the “professional” level.

Jalynn Peterson is studying elementary education at UNI and says she’s dreamed of becoming a teacher since she was a kid.

Peterson said she is currently not taking out any student loans, but mi

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