A major borrower of grant-funded student services is facing legal and scheduling constraints that could affect when and how colleges comply with education policy. In a separate higher-education compliance case, a lawsuit challenging graduate student loan limits is set to continue through at least December, with summary judgment motions due as early as October. The plaintiffs, including the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, argue the Education Department’s definition of “professional degree programs” used to determine higher loan caps conflicts with the law Congress passed. A federal judge held the department’s altered definition on hold and released a temporary list of 29 programs while litigation continues. For institutions, the procedural timeline can affect enrollment planning and graduate financial-aid counseling. It also increases uncertainty about how quickly students and schools can rely on updated caps and program eligibility determinations.